Senior Buyer

Bare Home; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

PFMLA Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bare Home in Forest Lake, MN is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead our purchasing team. This hands-on leadership role requires 5–10 years in buying, ownership of vendor contracts, and the ability to negotiate with overseas suppliers to keep product flowing at the right price and time.

You will manage a three-person team, review buys, optimize lead times, and drive end-to-end purchasing, including planning, POs, and reorder strategies, while collaborating with planning, warehouse, finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain-related field.
• 5–10 years buying/purchasing experience in manufacturing or retail.
• Experience purchasing from overseas vendors (China/India/Pakistan) and managing import lead times.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, and lead times.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience — this role manages a team of three.
• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/order-management systems across full purchasing cycle.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead a purchasing team of three, set priorities and coach staff.
• Review buys, assign categories, and handle vendor/order issues.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, and lead times with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships domestically and overseas (China/India/Pakistan/Turkey).
• Own end-to-end purchasing cycle from buy planning to reorder strategy.
• Analyze landed cost to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with planning, warehouse, finance, quality, and marketing.
• Plan buys around production cycles and seasonal demand.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Excel (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)

ERP systems

Vendor management

Overseas sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SellerCloud

NetSuite

Slimstock

Job description

$85,000 – $95,000 per year (based on experience and skill set)

About Us

JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top-ten fastest-growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a $100M+ e-commerce textile company, we source premium products from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey while also manufacturing cotton products in the USA.

We’ve grown from a small startup to a team of more than 90 employees, and we’re continuing to expand as we scale our operations to support 30% year-over-year growth. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial culture means your work directly impacts how we buy, plan, and deliver product across our brands.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to lead our purchasing team. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned purchasing professional — someone who has spent 5–10 years in the buying cycle, ideally in manufacturing or retail, and is ready to own both the buys and the team that makes them happen. You’ll lead a team of three, own vendor contracting and negotiation with overseas suppliers, and set the purchasing strategy that keeps the right product flowing at the right cost and the right time.

This role is equal parts negotiator, analyst, and leader. You’ll manage supplier relationships across China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey; negotiate pricing, contract terms, MOQs, and lead times; and coach and develop your team while building the processes that let us scale. If you know how to hold an overseas factory to its commitments, turn messy purchasing data into confident decisions, and bring a team along with you, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a purchasing team of three direct reports, setting clear expectations and priorities
• Review and approve buys, assign categories and workload, and serve as the escalation point for vendor and order issues
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback, and build career paths and bench strength within the team
• Model and enforce disciplined purchasing practices, documentation standards, and system accuracy
• Own supplier relationships with domestic and overseas manufacturers, including sources in China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, contract terms, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times
• Structure and manage vendor agreements, holding suppliers accountable to quality, delivery, and cost commitments
• Track and assess supplier performance; identify, vet, and onboard new or alternate sourcing options
• Own the end-to-end purchasing cycle across product categories — buy planning, purchase order management, and reorder strategy
• Balance inventory levels, margin, lead times, and service level to prevent both stockouts and overstock
• Plan buys around international production cycles, transit times, and seasonal demand
• Analyze landed cost — product cost, freight, duties, and handling — to optimize total cost of ownership

Data, Systems & Analysis

• Build and maintain advanced analyses in Excel — including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables — to drive buying decisions
• Work daily in ERP and order-management systems to manage purchase orders, item and vendor records, and reporting
• Prepare reporting on order status, lead times, vendor performance, and inventory positions for leadership
• Spot patterns and risks in the data early and act on them before they affect inventory or cost

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with planning, warehouse, finance, quality, and marketing on incoming orders, launches, and receiving priorities
• Coordinate purchasing decisions with demand forecasts, replenishment needs, and growth targets
• Lead purchasing projects, seasonal volume planning, and process improvements as we scale

What You Need

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in buying, purchasing, or procurement — manufacturing or retail backgrounds strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience purchasing from overseas vendors, ideally in China, India, or Pakistan, including managing import lead times
• Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, contract terms, MOQs, and lead times with suppliers
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience — this role manages a team of three
• Extensive Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables, for organizing and analyzing purchasing data
• Working experience in an ERP or order-management system through the full purchasing cycle
• Solid, well-rounded understanding of supply chain — demand, inventory, lead times, landed cost, and logistics
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, your team, and leadership; comfort working across cultures and time zones
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Highly Valued

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly desired; ISM CPSM also valued
• Experience with vendor contract structuring, supplier scorecards, or formal supplier development programs
• Experience with SellerCloud, NetSuite, Slimstock, or similar ERP/planning systems
• Familiarity with e-commerce or marketplace operations (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Shopify)
• Prior experience in home goods, textiles, or consumer products

Pay: $85,000 – $95,000 per year (based on experience and skill set). This is an exempt, salaried position.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (at no cost to employees)
• Life Insurance starting at $25,000 (at no cost to employees, with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) — Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company

Location & Requirements

This position is 100% on-site at our Forest Lake/Columbus, Minnesota headquarters. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with some flexibility based on business needs. Occasional early-morning or evening availability may be required for calls with overseas suppliers.

We are only considering candidates who:

• Currently live in Minnesota or the immediate surrounding area
• Can reliably commute to our Forest Lake/Columbus location daily
• Are available for in-person interviews at our office

At Bare Home, we strive to create a culture where all people come first. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Bare Home is an equal-opportunity employer, and by doing so, we aim to sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.