Senior Retail Buyer — Travel to Shows & Shape Strategy

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

Influence on product strategy

Collaborative culture

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Welkom seeking a Senior Retail Buyer to shape product selection, optimize sourcing and profitability. You will analyze market trends, negotiate favorable supplier terms, and align buying with brand strategy to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive retail buying or merchandising experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven record of successful vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail buying or merchandising, with focus on product selection and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proven track record of successful vendor negotiations and supply chain management.
• Understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior in retail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective product sourcing and buying strategies.
• Analyze market trends, sales data, and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Manage product assortments and inventory levels to meet sales forecasts and minimize markdowns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Retail buying

Merchandising

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/related

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a client in Welkom seeking a Senior Retail Buyer to shape product selection, optimize sourcing and profitability. You will analyze market trends, negotiate favorable supplier terms, and align buying with brand strategy to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive retail buying or merchandising experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven record of successful vendor negotiations.