Strategic Buyer & Category Architect

At Home Group Inc.; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Group Inc. is seeking a Buyer (Checklane) to shape and execute the category strategy for a designated department. This role blends product development, pricing architecture, and customer insight to curate a compelling, brand-right assortment that drives revenue and engagement.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Planning, Sourcing, and Go-to-Market partners, ensuring the assortment delivers clear vision, differentiated value, and strong performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in buying, merchandising, or category management.
• Strong product sensibility and understanding of pricing, quality, and customer value.
• Demonstrated ability to build product assortment and deliver financial results.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Passionate about the customer, brand storytelling, and product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Planning, Sourcing, and Go-to-Market.
• Develop and execute customer-focused category strategies and seasonal plans.
• Collaborate with Planning & Sourcing on season plans and cost confirmation.
• Act as the category product expert on quality, construction, pricing, and selection.
• Partner with Planning to build merchandise financial plans and Open to Buy.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Coordinate with Marketing, eCommerce, and Visual Merchandising for go-to-market.

Skills

Product sensibility

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Brand storytelling

Product innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience

Job description

At Home Group Inc. is seeking a Buyer (Checklane) to shape and execute the category strategy for a designated department. This role blends product development, pricing architecture, and customer insight to curate a compelling, brand-right assortment that drives revenue and engagement.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Planning, Sourcing, and Go-to-Market partners, ensuring the assortment delivers clear vision, differentiated value, and strong performance.