Senior Buyer - Trading Cards & Signed Memorabilia
Core
Define long-term category strategy for trading cards, signed memorabilia, and emerging collectibles; lead complex vendor negotiations and drive profitability through cost and margin decisions.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Category Manager (Trading Cards & Memorabilia)
Builds
Merchandise assortment and vendor partnerships for stores and digital channels
Domain
Retail / Sports Collectibles
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, vendor negotiation, financial leadership, omni-channel merchandising, team leadership, succession planning
Preferred skills
Experience in trading cards or memorabilia, fan-driven mindset, cultural connection to sports
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Define long-term category strategy aligned to enterprise priorities; Lead complex negotiations and strategic vendor partnerships; Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities