Our Home Merchandising team is expanding! As we continue to evolve as a premiere Women's lifestyle membership, we are constantly trying to push the needle and 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.

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
• 5+ years buying/merchandising experience in 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

What You’ll Get:

• Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and pet insurance
• 401K match program
• Open/Flexible PTO policy - we trust our employees to manage their time!
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Monthly work from home stipend for HQ employees while the company is temporarily remote
• Donation matching program
• Free FabFitFun subscription and quarterly credit in our e-commerce Add-Ons store