Associate Buyer – Bike

Cottonwood Heights, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry Competitive CyclistMotoSportandSteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products superior shopping experience personalized Gearheadexpertise lightning-fast andaccuratefulfillment and inspirational informative and community-centered content.

Backcountry is seeking an experienced Associate Buyer to drive procurement and purchasing activities for our Bike division. This is a strategic role where passion for cycling meets retail expertise focused on ensuring our company maintains a competitive edge in the market. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in the bike industry strong analytical capabilities and a forward-thinking AI-driven approach to merchandising and vendor partnerships. The Associate Buyer will develop and execute sourcing strategies for bike products across hard goods soft goods and accessories ensuring product assortments and vendor partnerships align with financial targets and Backcountry branding. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with Planning Marketing and Operations to drive revenue growth and margin improvement. The scope of the role will include all the digital channels including Backcountry Competitive Cyclist Steep & Cheap and Market place.

What you get to do:

Manage pricing category/brand mix and seasonal selection of inventory for bike categories to ensure a diverse high-quality merchandise assortment.
Negotiate discounts terms pricing policies and promotional periods with bike industry vendors to maximize gross margin and support differentiated product stories.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors fostering partnerships for product innovation exclusivity and competitive advantage.
Mark vendor catalogs for SKU/PO worksheet creation; build POs (Qty/Dollar/Style Allocation Size/Color Breakout) and ensure on-time submission to vendors.
Manage timely PO edits past dues and carry out all PO type builds and maintenance (Pre-season ASAP).
Work with Marketing to brainstorm and hindsight promo concepts and performance; help set up the promotional cadence for bike categories.
Pick SKUs/links review all rules pages QA promo functionality review and react to performance and identify risks in promotional calendar.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Creative and Operations to develop compelling product campaigns and promotions that drive brand engagement and revenue growth.
Work with Planning to set pre-season pricing strategy; manage in-line/in-season pricing (promo periods price matching promotional calendar management).
Manage end of season price-break dates and communicate all in-season and end of season price breaks to marketing team.
Work with Planning to establish pre-season PO receipt flow and inventory allocation; set in-season sell-through targets and pricing strategy for slow movers.
Manage aged and toxic inventory Return to Vendor (RTV) and mark-down dollar requests with vendors to optimize inventory health.
Review and optimize color thumbnails displayed on PLP and search pages; oversee boosting/sort order for responsible brands/categories.
Set up Cross Sell/Up Sell tools manage backorders review and optimize site taxonomy and facets and utilize Kit Calculator as required per category.
Conduct regular product performance reviews identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
Leverage sales data trend analysis and consumer analytics to forecast demand and develop data-driven procurement plans.
Monitor key KPIs buying trends and vendor metrics; utilize reporting platforms to detect trends and prescribe action plans to maximize profitability.
Stay abreast of bike industry trends competitor activities and consumer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.

What you bring:

Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
2-3 years of relevant bike industry merchandising and buying experience.
Expertise in bike product knowledge strongly preferred (hard goods soft goods accessories E-bikes).
Solid foundation of retail math and buying fundamentals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel is a must); experience with purchasing planning and reporting systems.
Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends sales data and customer preferences.
Effective negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with suppliers internal teams and contribute to marketing initiatives.
Outstanding time management skills and ability to perform under pressure.
Ability to prioritize competing tasks/initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic team environment.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed for vendor meetings and industry events.
Genuine passion for cycling and keen understanding of the bike retail market key brands trends and consumer behavior.

Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access:Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solvingreal businessproblems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building:Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineeringyoullbuild a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path:High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employeediscounts at our portfolio companies

Our interview process:

Step 1:If you align with our vision and meet the qualificationswellreach out to schedule a conversation and introduceBackcountry.
Step 2:Youllcomplete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3:Participatein deep-dive interviews withBackcountryleadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4: fast for the right candidate.

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Required Experience:

What you get to do:

Manage pricing category/brand mix and seasonal selection of inventory for bike categories to ensure a diverse high-quality merchandise assortment.
Negotiate discounts terms pricing policies and promotional periods with bike industry vendors to maximize gross margin and support differentiated product stories.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors fostering partnerships for product innovation exclusivity and competitive advantage.
Mark vendor catalogs for SKU/PO worksheet creation; build POs (Qty/Dollar/Style Allocation Size/Color Breakout) and ensure on-time submission to vendors.
Manage timely PO edits past dues and carry out all PO type builds and maintenance (Pre-season ASAP).
Work with Marketing to brainstorm and hindsight promo concepts and performance; help set up the promotional cadence for bike categories.
Pick SKUs/links review all rules pages QA promo functionality review and react to performance and identify risks in promotional calendar.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Creative and Operations to develop compelling product campaigns and promotions that drive brand engagement and revenue growth.
Work with Planning to set pre-season pricing strategy; manage in-line/in-season pricing (promo periods price matching promotional calendar management).
Manage end of season price-break dates and communicate all in-season and end of season price breaks to marketing team.
Work with Planning to establish pre-season PO receipt flow and inventory allocation; set in-season sell-through targets and pricing strategy for slow movers.
Manage aged and toxic inventory Return to Vendor (RTV) and mark-down dollar requests with vendors to optimize inventory health.
Review and optimize color thumbnails displayed on PLP and search pages; oversee boosting/sort order for responsible brands/categories.
Set up Cross Sell/Up Sell tools manage backorders review and optimize site taxonomy and facets and utilize Kit Calculator as required per category.
Conduct regular product performance reviews identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
Leverage sales data trend analysis and consumer analytics to forecast demand and develop data-driven procurement plans.
Monitor key KPIs buying trends and vendor metrics; utilize reporting platforms to detect trends and prescribe action plans to maximize profitability.
Stay abreast of bike industry trends competitor activities and consumer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.

What you bring:

Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
2-3 years of relevant bike industry merchandising and buying experience.
Expertise in bike product knowledge strongly preferred (hard goods soft goods accessories E-bikes).
Solid foundation of retail math and buying fundamentals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel is a must); experience with purchasing planning and reporting systems.
Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends sales data and customer preferences.
Effective negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with suppliers internal teams and contribute to marketing initiatives.
Outstanding time management skills and ability to perform under pressure.
Ability to prioritize competing tasks/initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic team environment.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed for vendor meetings and industry events.
Genuine passion for cycling and keen understanding of the bike retail market key brands trends and consumer behavior.

Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access:Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solvingreal businessproblems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building:Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineeringyoullbuild a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path:High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employeediscounts at our portfolio companies

Our interview process:

Step 1:If you align with our vision and meet the qualificationswellreach out to schedule a conversation and introduceBackcountry.
Step 2:Youllcomplete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3:Participatein deep-dive interviews withBackcountryleadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4: fast for the right candidate.