Strategic Category Buyer & Growth Lead

Michaels Stores; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michaels Stores is seeking a seasoned Buyer to manage day-to-day buying and product selection across assigned categories. You will align assortment with category goals, work with vendors, planning, allocation, and marketing to drive performance and profitability.

You will lead category strategy, negotiate with national suppliers, optimize space and pricing, and oversee a small team of independent contributors in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of merchandising experience.
• Proven Retail Buyer experience.
• Ability to lead a category team and drive results.
• Strategic analytical and collaborative skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience with supplier and price management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the category strategy for assigned pod.
• Negotiate prices and terms with national brand suppliers.
• Coordinate with sourcing, planning, and marketing to drive performance.
• Oversee item selection and merchandise presentation.
• Monitor cost and retail changes across channels.
• Lead a small team of independent contributors.

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiations

Analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional

Job description

Michaels Stores is seeking a seasoned Buyer to manage day-to-day buying and product selection across assigned categories. You will align assortment with category goals, work with vendors, planning, allocation, and marketing to drive performance and profitability.

You will lead category strategy, negotiate with national suppliers, optimize space and pricing, and oversee a small team of independent contributors in a fast-paced retail environment.