Buyer
Core
Manage day-to-day buying and product selection for assigned categories to align merchandise with category goals, support business growth, and meet customer expectations.
Role type
Senior Retail Buyer (Category Management)
Builds
Merchandise assortments, pricing strategies, and financial plans for retail categories
Domain
Retail / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy, vendor negotiation, assortment planning, price management, financial planning, team leadership, supplier management, market analysis
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, strategic analytical skills, competitive shopping
Technologies
Retail management systems, pricing systems
Responsibilities
Develop and own overall category strategy; negotiate prices and terms with national brand suppliers; oversee cost and retail changes; deliver on financial goals; lead and develop a small team of independent contributors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership