Senior Buyer

Mission: Deliver the World’s Best Luxury Beauty Buying Experience Job Title: Senior Buyer Company: Cos Bar Retail Location: Corporate – Remote Reports To: Senior Vice President of Strategy Classification: Non-Exempt Number of Direct Reports:0 MAIN JOB OBJECTIVE The Buyer is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies to drive sales, maximize margin, optimize inventory productivity, and enhance customer engagement. This role manages brand relationships, purchasing, and company assortment communication across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives, store/digital optimization & customer needs. The Buyer partners closely with Planning, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Store Operations to execute merchandise strategies, analyze business performance, manage inventory levels, and support successful product launches. This role utilizes sales trends, financial analysis, and market insights to make informed buying decisions, identify opportunities for growth, and improve overall category performance. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Buying, the Buyer is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned categories, including assortment development, purchase order execution, vendor communication, and financial performance. The role requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration to support sales and profitability goals while delivering a compelling product assortment that meets customer expectations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Business Management & Analysis Analyze sales, inventory, margin, productivity, and trend performance to identify business risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations. Monitor brand and product performance and recommend replenishment, returns (RTVs), product swaps, inventory transfers, and exit strategies as appropriate. Prepare weekly business updates and provide recommendations to the Sr. Director of Buying by Monday in preparation for Tuesday's business review. Support Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning, forecasting, and inventory management processes. Prepare and submit purchase orders for assigned brands, as directed by the Sr. Director of Buying. Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal business recaps, including key performance insights and recommended actions. Participate in forecasting and inventory planning discussions with Planning and the Senior Team. Vendor Partnership & Relationship Management Build and maintain productive, professional relationships with brand partners and vendors. Manage day-to-day vendor communication, requests, and follow-up in a timely and professional manner. Coordinate with vendors on assortment planning, product launches, marketing opportunities, inventory flow, and operational requirements. Communicate launch timelines, purchase order requirements, delivery expectations, and other key business needs. Exercise sound business judgment and professionalism in all vendor interactions. Represent the company effectively during vendor meetings, market appointments, and business discussions. Prepare relevant sales data, product information, and business insights for vendor meetings and business reviews. Assortment Planning & Product Selection Identify and recommend new brands, products, and launch opportunities for review and approval by the Sr. Director of Buying and Senior Team before committing Open-to-Buy dollars. Analyze product and brand performance to recommend opportunities to grow, maintain, reduce, or exit assortments. Participate in market appointments, vendor meetings, and product reviews, ensuring appropriate preparation, analysis, and follow-up. Exercise sound judgment within established buying authority and seek direction or approval when decisions fall outside the assigned scope. Communicate assortment recommendations, key decisions, and …

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