Buyer I Climb

You own a real category at Backcountry your brand portfolio your seasonal assortment your vendor relationships and you execute with full accountability within a framework set by the senior team. As Buyer I you will manage a focused portfolio of 1020 brands and approximately active SKUs building seasonal assortments negotiating vendor terms and driving category productivity.

At 612 months success looks like a productive well-managed category vendor relationships you have built and can depend on and a buying team that is stronger because of your direction.

This is a lean team. You will own a lot move fast and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

• Build seasonal assortments using historical sales data and vendor input; maintain a productive core assortment within an established category framework for a focused brand portfolio within a pre-set OTB
• Own existing vendor relationships; execute negotiations on seasonal terms discounts and promotional windows with guidance from senior team members
• Create SKU/PO worksheets and build POs (Qty/Dollar/Style Allocation Size/Color Breakout) under tight deadlines ensuring accurate on-time submission to vendors
• Collaborate with Marketing on promotional calendars; react quickly to promotional performance and execute visual merchandising direction from the senior team
• Monitor SKU and brand performance; manage re-orders (ASAPs) and order reductions (Edits); support exit strategies for slow movers in partnership with Planning
• Use AI tools (ChatGPT Claude Copilot or similar) to summarize performance data draft content streamline PO workflows and accelerate decisions; validate outputs and apply them with judgment
• Provide task-level direction and development support to Associate and Assistant Buyers on day-to-day buying processes

• Typically 14 years of buying or equivalent merchandising experience
• Firm understanding of retail math and buying fundamentals
• Strong analytical skills with developing negotiation capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Outstanding time management skills; ability to prioritize competing tasks and initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel proficiency required
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT Claude Copilot or similar); prompts effectively and validates outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership move fast and want to see the direct impact of their work.

• Team Impact: Provide direction and development support to Associate and Assistant Buyers strengthening the team through your day-to-day leadership of buying processes.
• Skill Development: Build negotiation and vendor management skills under the guidance of one of the most experienced buying teams in outdoor e-commerce with a defined path to Buyer II.
• Ownership: Own a real category from day one not a support role not a rotation but a portfolio of brands and a seasonal assortment that is yours to run with a direct line between your buying decisions and business outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k) match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.

1. Recruiter Screen - A 30- to 45-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role your background and what you are looking for.
2. Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with your hiring manager focused on category management experience vendor relationship approach and buying fundamentals.
3. In-Person Interview - Wed like to meet you at our Cottonwood Heights office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
4. Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
5. Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.

Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.