Senior Buyer

FabFitFun Inc

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 3 days ago
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    • Merchandisingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
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    Description

    FabFitFun is seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to join our Merchandising team!

    Our Home Merchandising team is expanding. As we continue to evolve as a premiere Women's lifestyle membership, we are constantly pushing the needle to find the latest and greatest products for our 1M+ members. We are looking to grow our reach within the home vertical and seeking a Senior Buyer, Home to build out the category for our cult-favorite seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales. This person will be at the cutting edge of the latest home and lifestyle trends, products, and brands, with a proven track record of negotiating and finalizing complex deals.

    Location:

    This role is based out of our HQ in Beverly Hills, CA and is not eligible for remote. We are presently operating from a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in-office (Monday-Thursday).

    What You'll Do:

    • Develop and manage new and existing top tier partnerships in our home category
    • Source and buy items according to plan for our seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales while maintaining a well balanced assortment
    • Structure deals and lead negotiations with brand partners that meet cost targets and maintain gross margin profitability
    • Partner with category Director, Brand Partnerships to develop annual and seasonal strategies inclusive of the box and e-commerce sales
    • Work closely with Merchandising Planning partners to forecast sales, markdowns, margins and inventory to plan
    • Collaborate with Consumer Insights and Merchandising Strategy team to leverage trends and data to develop strategic vision for potential new brands and product assortments
    • Conduct competitive marketplace analysis to assess and create business opportunities
    • Work with Designer(s) and Production to manage the timeline on all product development
    • Mentor junior/associate-level buyer(s) and ensure that the team is being developed and meeting goals

    What You'll Bring:

    • Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field
    • 7+ years buying/merchandising experience in an omni channel retail environment (Subscription or off price model preferred)
    • Strong rolodex with existing contacts and relationships in the home & lifestyle category
    • Experience managing 50+ active brand conversations at one time
    • Confident negotiating costs, managing an order from PO placement through transportation and on-time delivery
    • Ability to manage open-to-buy (OTB) and meet company financial goals
    • Adaptable to change and receptive to feedback and suggestions
    • Exposure overseeing and mentoring junior members of the team
    • Outstanding communication and presentation skills
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with ability to meet deadlines
    • Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders
    • Advanced Excel knowledge/retail math
    • Demonstrated familiarity and working fluency with modern AI tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and similar platforms
    • Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate market research, assortment analysis, vendor communication drafting, and business insights
    • Experience using AI to synthesize data, generate summaries, and streamline workflow execution

    What You'll Get! The Benefits & Perks of FabFitFun:

    • Unlimited PTO
    • Generous parental leave
    • Medical, Dental & Vision
    • 401K & 401K Match
    • Pet insurance available for any FFF furry friends
    • Complimentary annual FFF subscription with seasonal $25 credit for e-commerce flash sales
    • Donation matching program via BrightFunds, where the company matches up to $500 in charitable donations per employee annually

    Compensation

    This is a full-time position with an expected base salary range of $110K - $125K plus annual bonus eligibility. The compensation package will also include an initial equity grant, in addition to a range of generous medical, dental, vision and other perks & benefits. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBeverly Hills, CA

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