Senior Buyer - Modern Design & Home Furnishings

MillerKnoll; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Design Within Reach, part of the MillerKnoll family, seeks an experienced Buyer to drive seasonal assortments and curate a disruptive, profitable product range aligned with the DWR brand. You will manage complex vendor portfolios, lead negotiations, and collaborate across Product Development, Inventory, and Marketing to maximize revenue while preserving design integrity.

You will review samples, draft briefs, and ensure builds meet quality, packaging, and presentation standards.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of buying experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with digital buying initiatives and assortment optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Manage vendor portfolio and onboarding, and lead existing relationships with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Conduct regular strategic product reviews to optimize assortment and profitability.
• Draft design briefs and evaluate samples/prototypes for fit and quality.
• Ensure product presentation aligns with brand standards and visual merchandising.
• Travel to trade shows, visit studios, and collaborate with Product Development and Inventory teams.

Conhecimentos

Buying experience

Negotiation skills

Digital buying experience

Product/design interest

Formação

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Design Within Reach, part of the MillerKnoll family, seeks an experienced Buyer to drive seasonal assortments and curate a disruptive, profitable product range aligned with the DWR brand. You will manage complex vendor portfolios, lead negotiations, and collaborate across Product Development, Inventory, and Marketing to maximize revenue while preserving design integrity.

You will review samples, draft briefs, and ensure builds meet quality, packaging, and presentation standards.