Buyer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or related field.
• Previous retail buying, merchandising, purchasing, or related experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of retail sales, margins, inventory, and product trends.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory/purchasing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Combines strong business judgment with an understanding of customer preferences and market trends.
• Analytical, organized, commercially minded, and confident negotiating with vendors while building long-term supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends, customer preferences, and competitive products.
• Select and purchase merchandise based on sales trends, customer demand, and company strategy.
• Identify and evaluate new products, brands, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum orders, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze sales reports, inventory levels, margins, and product performance.
• Develop and manage product assortments and seasonal buying plans.
• Forecast product demand and place purchase orders accordingly.
• Monitor inventory to minimize overstock, stockouts, and excess markdowns.
• Coordinate with merchandising, marketing, sales, and operations teams.
• Track purchase orders and ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.
• Review product performance and make recommendations for reorders, promotions, or discontinuations.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging brands or products.