Buyer

Spencer's; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career growth

Bonus opportunity

Paid time off

Insurance coverage

401k with match

Merchandise discount 30%

Job summary

Spencer's in New Jersey is seeking a Buyer to build merchandise assortments that meet guest needs and seasonal trends. You will partner with planning, marketing, store operations and visual merchandising to execute strategies while leading a team of Associate Buyers.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management from PO to markdowns, travel to stores and trade shows, and expanding product lines with exclusive items. Strong data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college; 7+ years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seasonal experience required
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive business growth
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, facilitating clear and effective dialogue with stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership capability with prior management experience, fostering team engagement and performance
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in collaborative environments, taking initiative to drive projects forward
• Strong aptitude for partnering with cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals and enhance organizational effectiveness
• Skilled in developing, planning, presenting, and executing strategic initiatives that align with business objectives

Responsibilities

• Build and manage merchandise assortments aligned with market and consumer trends; include development, sourcing, timing, delivery, mix and price
• Manage entire product lifecycle from creation, tracking of purchase orders, samples, in-store merchandising, to markdowns and discards
• Analyze weekly sales, item performance, and reporting to identify opportunities and strategies to drive sales and margin
• Lead expansion of the category and create exclusive products
• Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve business
• Attend trade shows and travel to vendor locations to grow and maintain professional relationships with external partners
• Partner with planning counterparts to manage the OTB and identify opportunities in style count, sales goals, and inventory flow
• Responsible for managing and leading a high-performance team; provide leadership and guidance to team members, identify talents, improvement areas, goals and provide developmental opportunities

Skills

Merchandise strategy

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Merchandising software

Job description

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always – integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

The Buyer will be responsible for evaluation, selection and purchasing of all merchandise in the categories of responsibility. This candidate must have a solid understanding of our guests needs and market trends to exceed sales goals. They will partner with other internal departments such as planning, social media, marketing, store operations, product development and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies. In addition to their roles and responsibilities, the Buyer will also be responsible for leading and developing any Associate Buyers, Senior Assistant Buyers, and Assistant Buyers within in their department.

• Responsible for building, creating and managing merchandise assortments and business plans that align with market and consumer trends; assortment creation includes selecting and developing merchandise by considering quality, sourcing, timing, delivery, mix, and price
• Manage entire product lifecycle from creation, tracking of the purchase orders, samples, merchandising in store, to markdowns and discards
• Analyze weekly sales, item performance, and reporting to identify opportunities and strategies to drive sales and margin
• Lead expansion of the category and create exclusive products
• Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve business
• Attend trade shows and travel to vendor locations to grow and maintain professional relationships with external partners, as well as gain insight on new trends and opportunities
• Partner with planning counterparts to manage the OTB and to identify opportunities in style count, sales goals, and inventory flow
• Responsible for managing and leading a high-performance team; provide leadership and guidance to team members, identify talents, improvement areas, goals and provide developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and 7+ years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seasonal experience required
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive business growth
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, facilitating clear and effective dialogue with stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership capability with prior management experience, fostering team engagement and performance
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in collaborative environments, taking initiative to drive projects forward
• Strong aptitude for partnering with cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals and enhance organizational effectiveness
• Skilled in developing, planning, presenting, and executing strategic initiatives that align with business objectives

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.