Buyer

World Market; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and paid sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Work life balance and work from home flexibility

Job summary

World Market in Alameda, CA is looking for an experienced professional to develop strategies that meet financial metrics, enhance product assortments, and manage vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of buying experience with a multi-unit retailer and a Bachelor's degree.

This position will focus on driving business success through analytical skills and strong leadership, supporting marketing and eCommerce efforts while ensuring a keen understanding of market trends.

The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000 annually, with a hybrid work model requiring up to 3 days per week at the Alameda Home Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years buying experience with a multi-unit retailer.
• Proven ability to develop subordinates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for product assortments.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Analyze business performance and make recommendations.

Skills

Business acumen

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Trend forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Sample sales and up to 30% discount for you and your designated shopper
• Work life balance and work from home flexibility
• Work with a team who thinks the world of you

In this role, you will:

• Own the Business
  • Develop and execute strategies; create assortments that meet financial metrics
  • Develop core and seasonal products that excite customers
  • Build assortment plans through competitive shopping, working with vendors, and trend analysis
  • Understand competition and market; speak confidently about product vision and category performance
  • Travel to vendor factories and attend trade shows domestically and internationally as appropriate
• Drive the Business
  • Manage financial aspects and demonstrate strong business acumen
  • Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and Buy Plans for designated category with Inventory Management partners
  • Actively manage the business in forward planning and in-season execution
  • Review business regularly; analyze, summarize, and make recommendations
  • Identify key business opportunities and create competitive and breakthrough strategies/plans
  • Manage promotional strategies to maximize sales and profitability
• Manage vendor relationships
  • Negotiate pricing, handle quality assurance issues, organize claims, return to vendor (RTV) process, vendor income support, and resolve outstanding issues
  • Identify, source, and onboard new vendors with agents and Vendor Relations teams
  • Research, prepare, and present new product ideas and concepts to internal partners
• Provide Advertising, Marketing, Visual, and eCommerce support for sales of categories
• Confirm accuracy of all marketing exposure and signage
• Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors: influence, make decisions under uncertainty, handle risk, and act without full picture
• Manage professional development of assistants and associates
• Build rapport with internal colleagues and external partners

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for the business
• High level of business acumen, agility, and curiosity
• Keen eye for style and trends
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• Resourcefulness: critical thinking, creative problem solving, and taking appropriate risks
• Ability to identify, develop, and manage existing business and spot future trends
• Enthusiasm for travel and exploring
• Excellent analytical skills; trend forecasting and item management
• Excellent planning and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to develop subordinates
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Minimum 5-7 years buying experience with a multi‑unit retailer, including domestic or foreign travel.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Pay Range: $110,000 to $150,000 annually.

You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resource Department: Phone [phone] Email [e-mail].

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer: World Market, LLC. recruits, hires, trains, promotes, transfers and compensates associates and provides all other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.