Strategic Category Buyer: Inventory & Vendor Lead (Remote)

Dirty Bird Industries; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Personal Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Dirty Bird Industries LLC seeks a Category Buyer responsible for purchasing firearms and accessories. The ideal candidate will negotiate with vendors, manage purchase orders, and ensure inventory aligns with sales.

With ownership over product decisions and vendor relationships, this role demands strong negotiation skills and financial acumen. Experience in the firearms industry and familiarity with inventory management systems is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated negotiation ability with vendors or suppliers.
• Strong financial literacy with margin, markup and cost understanding.
• Experience in firearms purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own purchase orders for firearms and accessories.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with distributors.
• Manage inventory levels against sales velocity.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records.

Skills

Negotiation ability

Financial literacy

Strong math skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High school or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Marketing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dirty Bird Industries LLC seeks a Category Buyer responsible for purchasing firearms and accessories. The ideal candidate will negotiate with vendors, manage purchase orders, and ensure inventory aligns with sales.

With ownership over product decisions and vendor relationships, this role demands strong negotiation skills and financial acumen. Experience in the firearms industry and familiarity with inventory management systems is required.