Senior Merchandising Buyer & Category Lead

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

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.