REFURB BUYER - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Micro Center•Columbus, OH

19h

About The Position

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those that are committed to these same values. Our Corporate Merchandising team is seeking a strategic and results-driven REFURB BUYER to grow and optimize our refurbished, open-box, and recertified product assortments. This role is responsible for sourcing high-quality refurbished technology, building strong vendor partnerships, and delivering profitable, customer-centric offerings while maintaining Micro Center’s trusted standards. The ideal candidate brings strong merchant instincts, a data-driven mindset, and experience navigating secondary markets to create value across the full product lifecycle. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience buying refurbished, open-box, returns, or secondary-market consumer electronics
Working knowledge of refurbishment processes, product grading, warranty programs, and reverse logistics
Strong negotiation skills needed
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with experience modeling yield, recovery rates, and profitability for refurbished inventory
Ability to balance speed-to-market with quality, brand standards, and customer trust
Must be detail-oriented
Must be a team player
Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems required as well as proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

B.S Degree in Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or Business preferred

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and procure refurbished, open-box, and recertified products across key technology categories
Develop and manage partnerships with OEMs, authorized refurbishers, liquidators, and service providers to ensure consistent supply and quality standards
Define grading standards, pricing strategies, and margin targets for refurbished merchandise to maximize profitability while delivering strong customer value
Negotiate and manage vendor-funded marketing, merchandising and VIR programs
Manage vendor relationships
Recommend, present, and direct the development and implementation of category strategies and tactical plans
Coordinate with the Web Development team and Marketing team to maximize merchandising opportunities
Collaborate with QA, Services, Operations, and Inventory teams to ensure refurbished product quality, warranty alignment, and proper lifecycle management
Analyze return streams, repair yields, and secondary market trends to identify new refurbished buying opportunities
Monitor competitive refurbished pricing and marketplace dynamics to maintain Micro Center’s value leadership
Accurately forecast to ensure proper stocking levels for top selling products
Collaborate and motivate other teams to achieve category objectives: Distribution and Transportation, Retail stores (Sales and Operations), Web Development, Marketing, Finance, Planning and Allocation