Strategic E‑Commerce Purchaser & Inventory Optimizer

Joseph Michaels International; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a smart, market-driven Strategic Purchaser to manage and grow our e-commerce and dropship purchasing program. This role goes beyond simple reorders, demanding market insight, strong supplier relationships, and ownership of purchases from start to finish.

Stay ahead of pricing and trends, decide when to buy or pass, and optimize stock with cross-functional collaboration. Experience in product trading or retail arbitrage in e-commerce is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong market instincts and ability to identify deals.
• Ability to act quickly and take responsibility for results.
• Strong supplier relationships and understanding of margins and cash flow.
• Organized, analytical, and able to communicate purchasing decisions clearly.
• Collaborative mindset to scale the purchasing operation.
• Experience in product trading or e-commerce sourcing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Stay on top of market pricing, product trends, promotions, and supply and demand; understand broader market value.
• Decide when to buy, wait, or pass on a deal, and determine stock quantities.
• Use promotions and market opportunities to improve margins while managing risk and capital.
• Build and maintain a broad network of distributors, wholesalers, traders, and other suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and terms and maintain supplier relationships.
• Take ownership of the financial outcome of each purchase from order to after delivery.
• Monitor inventory, sales trends, and market prices; decide when to hold or reduce stock.
• Coordinate with sales, purchasing, and other teams before buying and when inventory needs to be sold.
• Identify new brands, products, and trends; test opportunities and decide on expansion or discontinuation.

Job description

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a smart, market-driven Strategic Purchaser to manage and grow our e-commerce and dropship purchasing program. This role goes beyond simple reorders, demanding market insight, strong supplier relationships, and ownership of purchases from start to finish.

Stay ahead of pricing and trends, decide when to buy or pass, and optimize stock with cross-functional collaboration. Experience in product trading or retail arbitrage in e-commerce is a plus.