Job Description

Gilt Groupe Home team is looking for a talented, driven and experienced Home Buyer who has the technical and practical knowledge of the buying process in the Home category to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience from a discount or ecommerce retailer, be a proven self-starter who can spot trends, and have strong negotiation and analytical skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for selection expansion including identifying potential brand and product opportunities, building relationships with key vendors, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, working with vendors to add selection, setting prices, developing promotions, driving sales and margin improvements.  The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive brand selection, sales, and margin growth.  In addition, the Buyer must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Gilt vendors, as well as with internal groups such as merchandising planning, marketing & PR, finance, operations, and technology teams. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management.  Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are musts.  The Senior Vendor Manager/Buyer is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the financial accountability and growth of business for respective buying category
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships and attend buying trips on a monthly basis
• Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, and delivery terms)
• Manage inventory levels with input from Financial Planning team
• Develop financial plan for the vendor(s) (profitability targets, markup and receipt flow)
• Continually research and explore new trends in marketplace and category
• Establish cross-functional relationships in order to effectively grow and maintain business and financial expectations
• Lead and develop other members of the merchandising team

Requirements:

•    3-5 years of relevant experience in retail or e-commerce desired
•    Buying, merchandising, planning, or operations background
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Proven negotiating skills, influencing abilities and vendor management experience
•    Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
•    Proven experience leading cross-functional projects
•    Proactive attitude
•    Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
•    Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
•    Detail-oriented
•    Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools
•    Home industry knowledge and discount retail experience strongly preferred
•    BA/BS required, advanced degree a plus

If interested, please send your resume to [email protected]