Senior Buyer – Home – Kitchen & Bar

Senior Buyer – Home – Kitchen & Bar

Requirements

• Has 6-10 years of buying experience
• Has strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Has excellent negotiation and communication capabilities
• Is capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on in operations

Responsibilities

• Balance and optimize the product mix between in-house and third-party offerings
• Identify and cultivate new in-house brand products that align with our ethos
• Develop and implement various Box concepts monthly for Home, Kitchen or Bar by brainstorming themes, discovering new vendors and opportunities, planning product selections, negotiating prices to enhance margins, and organizing sales and inventory strategies
• Create detailed profit and loss statements for each proposed Box and conduct a comprehensive financial analysis
• Collaborate with the Creative team to produce engaging and cohesive Box content, including visuals, copy, and narratives
• Work closely with the Membership team to predict trends and ensure that Box selections are strategically aligned and complementary with the Shop offerings
• Contribute to the development and management of monthly Box Briefs to consolidate all relevant information
• Serve as the primary liaison between external account representatives and internal stakeholders
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and exclusivity with vendors
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure brand-fit consistency
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets to align with business goals
• Analyze product performance and manage stock levels efficiently
• Stay ahead of market trends and customer preferences
• Conduct competitive analysis to seize new opportunities
• Drive category-specific growth
• Manage an Assistant Buyer and provide guidance and support to them
• Cultivate a proactive and collaborative team environment
• Streamline processes and tools for efficiency
• Engage with CX inquiries
• Travel to trade shows and host vendor meetings to strengthen partnerships
• Work with planning and creative teams to develop annual goals and other strategies
• Align product messaging and narratives with the Senior Director
• Develop weekly reporting meetings to discuss key performance indicators
• Lead quarterly Best/Worst product reviews

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.