Senior Buyer

Fabfitfun-Inc; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K & 401K Match

Pet insurance

FabFitFun subscription

Donation matching program

Job summary

FabFitFun is seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to lead partnerships and grow our home category within the cult-favorite subscription box and e‑commerce drops. This role blends strategic sourcing, negotiations, and trend-driven assortments from our Beverly Hills HQ.

Based in Beverly Hills, CA, the position operates in a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office) and emphasizes mentoring junior buyers while driving open-to-buy and financial goals with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years buying/merchandising experience in an omni-channel retail environment (subscription or off-price model preferred).
• Strong rolodex with existing contacts in home & lifestyle category.
• Experience managing 50+ active brand conversations simultaneously.
• Confident negotiating costs and managing orders from PO to on-time delivery.
• ExperienceOpen-to-buy (OTB) management and meeting financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage top-tier partnerships in the home category.
• Source and buy items for seasonal box and e-commerce flash sales.
• Structure deals and lead negotiations with brand partners.
• Forecast sales, markdowns, margins and inventory with Planning teams.
• Collaborate to leverage trends and data for strategic brand choices.
• Mentor junior/associate buyers and develop the team.

Skills

Buyer/Merchandising

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Open-to-buy (OTB)

Advanced Excel

AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude)

Forecasting / assortment analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Business/Communications

Tools

Excel

AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

FabFitFun is seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to join our Merchandising team!Our Home Merchandising team is expanding. As we continue to evolve as a premiere Women's lifestyle membership, we are constantly pushing the needle to find the latest and greatest products for our 1M+ members. We are looking to grow our reach within the home vertical and seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to build out the category for our cult-favorite seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales. This person will be at the cutting edge of the latest home and lifestyle trends, products, and brands, with a proven track record of negotiating and finalizing complex deals.Location:This role is based out of our HQ in Beverly Hills, CA and is not eligible for remote. We are presently operating from a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in-office (Monday-Thursday).What You’ll Do:Develop and manage new and existing top tier partnerships in our home categorySource and buy items according to plan for our seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales while maintaining a well balanced assortmentStructure deals and lead negotiations with brand partners that meet cost targets and maintain gross margin profitabilityPartner with category Director, Brand Partnerships to develop annual and seasonal strategies inclusive of the box and e-commerce salesWork closely with Merchandising Planning partners to forecast sales, markdowns, margins and inventory to planCollaborate with Consumer Insights and Merchandising Strategy team to leverage trends and data to develop strategic vision for potential new brands and product assortmentsConduct competitive marketplace analysis to assess and create business opportunitiesWork with Designer(s) and Production to manage the timeline on all product developmentMentor junior/associate-level buyer(s) and ensure that the team is being developed and meeting goalsWhat You’ll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field7+ years buying/merchandising experience in an omni channel retail environment (Subscription or off price model preferred)Strong rolodex with existing contacts and relationships in the home & lifestyle categoryExperience managing 50+ active brand conversations at one timeConfident negotiating costs, managing an order from PO placement through transportation and on-time deliveryAbility to manage open-to-buy (OTB) and meet company financial goalsAdaptable to change and receptive to feedback and suggestionsExposure overseeing and mentoring junior members of the teamOutstanding communication and presentation skillsStrong organizational and multitasking skills, with ability to meet deadlinesAbility to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholdersAdvanced Excel knowledge/retail mathDemonstrated familiarity and working fluency with modern AI tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and similar platformsAbility to leverage AI tools to accelerate market research, assortment analysis, vendor communication drafting, and business insightsExperience using AI to synthesize data, generate summaries, and streamline workflow executionWhat You’ll Get! The Benefits & Perks of FabFitFun:Unlimited PTOGenerous parental leaveMedical, Dental & Vision401K & 401K MatchPet insurance available for any FFF furry friendsComplimentary annual FFF subscription with seasonal $25 credit for e-commerce flash salesDonation matching program via BrightFunds, where the company matches up to $500 in charitable donations per employee annuallyCompensationThis is a full-time position with an expected base salary range of $110K - $125K plus annual bonus eligibility. The compensation package will also include an initial equity grant, in addition to a range of generous medical, dental, vision and other perks & benefits. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.PrivacyYour information will be handled in accordance with our Workforce Member Privacy Notice: https://legal.fabfitfun.com/#workforce-member-privacy-notice