Associate Buyer: Category Strategy & Vendor Relations

Michaels Stores; Irving (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michaels Stores Associate Buyer role in Irving, TX leads product strategy, vendor relations, and category performance to ensure a compelling assortment. You will oversee merchandise selection, analyze sales data, and participate in seasonal planning for timely availability.

Additionally, you will shape pricing strategies, monitor promotions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet financial targets while supporting Good/Better/Best product positioning across systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of buying experience with progressive responsibility.
• Planning and inventory experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient with Excel or data tools.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and capable in a changing environment.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and execution of category strategies aligned with company goals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences.
• Drive vendor negotiations and relationships to enhance category performance.
• Curate and maintain compelling product assortment.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Own product selection, line reviews, and seasonal planning.
• Manage and maintain product data to reflect Good/Better/Best in systems.
• Support pricing strategy, monitor promotions and markdowns.
• Build and maintain financial plans including sales forecasts and margins.
• Track performance against financial goals and provide insights.
• Partner with planning and allocation teams to align with financial objectives.
• Manage a small team of individual contributors and develop them.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Decision making

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Michaels Stores Associate Buyer role in Irving, TX leads product strategy, vendor relations, and category performance to ensure a compelling assortment. You will oversee merchandise selection, analyze sales data, and participate in seasonal planning for timely availability.

Additionally, you will shape pricing strategies, monitor promotions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet financial targets while supporting Good/Better/Best product positioning across systems.