What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at FABFITFUN INC?
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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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000