Senior Buyer

Overview

Drive category strategy, vendor relations, and profitability as a Senior Buyer.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• vendor management
• category strategy
• assortment planning
• pricing optimization
• growth identification

Tasks

-Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to make data-driven decisions -Manage vendor relationships, including negotiations, contracts, and joint business planning -Partner cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations to execute category initiatives -Lead category strategy, assortment planning, and pricing to maximize sales and profitability -Identify growth opportunities, optimize product mix, and enhance the overall customer experience

Requirements

• retail buying
• category management
• analytical
• strategic
• vendor management
• negotiation

What You Bring

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Buyer to drive success across key product categories. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with strong retail buying experience and a passion for building win-win vendor relationships. -4–6 years of retail buying or category management experience -Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment -Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills -Proven track record of vendor management and negotiation

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About Iris Recruiting Solutions

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