Buyer - Dick's Golf (Golf Balls & Accessories)

Dick's Merch & Supply Chain, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a Category Strategy leader to develop and execute assortments that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement across channels. You will own sales, margin, inventory, and turn performance, and lead in-season decisions to optimize results.

Collaborating with Planning, Merchandising, and Marketing, you will manage OTB, vendor negotiations, and contracts while coaching a team to achieve measurable business goals and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (4 year college degree) or related experience.
• 5 - 7 Years experience in Merchandising/Buying or related field experience, Experience in a leadership/ management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy aligned to business goals.
• Build assortments that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement.
• Present category vision and gain leadership alignment.
• Own sales, margin, inventory, and turn performance.
• Lead in-season decisions to optimize results.
• Partner with Planning to manage OTB and inventory flow.
• Vendor Management Lead vendor negotiations and partnerships.
• Manage contracts, costs, and performance.
• Drive joint business planning initiatives.
• Omni-Channel Execution Ensure alignment across stores and eCommerce.
• Partner with Visual and Marketing to bring assortments to life.
• Optimize in-store presentation and customer experience.
• Team Leadership Coach and develop junior team members.
• Set expectations and drive accountability.

Skills

Category strategy

Vendor management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team,

OVERVIEW: Job Duties & Responsibilities

Category Strategy

• Develop and execute category strategy aligned to business goals
• Build assortments that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement
• Present category vision and gain leadership alignment
• Business Ownership Own sales, margin, inventory, and turn performance
• Lead in-season decisions to optimize results
• Partner with Planning to manage OTB and inventory flow
• Vendor Management Lead vendor negotiations and partnerships
• Manage contracts, costs, and performance
• Drive joint business planning initiatives
• Omni-Channel Execution Ensure alignment across stores and eCommerce
• Partner with Visual and Marketing to bring assortments to life
• Optimize in-store presentation and customer experience
• Team Leadership Coach and develop junior team members
• Set expectations and drive accountability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (4 year college degree) or related experience
• 5 - 7 Years experience in Merchandising/Buying or related field experience, Experience in a leadership/ management role

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews. AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.