Sr Buyer (Trees & Outdoor Lighting)

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Buyer is a key strategic leader responsible for developing and executing the merchandise strategy for a high-impact high-revenue category. Managing one of the most complex and profitable areas of the business the Senior Buyer leverages advanced product knowledge customer insight and market analysis to curate an assortment that maximizes financial performance and elevates the brands positioning. This role requires a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance creative vision with financial rigor.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned merchant with a proven track record in managing complex categories and driving large-scale results. They will lead and influence cross-functional teams including Planning Sourcing Product Development and Go-to-Market partners ensuring that each category strategy delivers compelling customer experience and strong return on investment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Category Leadership
  Own the end-to-end strategy for a top-performing complex category with significant sales and margin impact. Build long-term roadmaps rooted in customer insights financial targets and white space opportunities. Provide vision and leadership to align internal partners and external vendors with business goals.

• Advanced Product Expertise & Innovation
  Act as the senior product expert for the categorychampioning innovation quality differentiation and storytelling. Identify emerging trends and competitive shifts to continuously evolve the assortment and maintain market leadership.

• Financial Ownership & In-Season Management
  Collaborate closely with Planning to develop and manage detailed merchandise financial plans by-door allocations and Open to Buy management. Make data-driven proactive in-season decisions to deliver sales margin and turn goals.

• Vendor Strategy & Sourcing Partnership
  Provide clear and strategic guidance to sourcing partners to drive margin expansion vendor matrix optimization and supply chain efficiency. Maintain senior-level vendor relationships and negotiate from a position of strength.

• Cross-functional leadership & Influence
  Lead and mentor cross-functional partners by setting clear expectations championing accountability and fostering a culture of collaboration. Influence across levels and functions to gain alignment and deliver results.

• Performance Analytics & Optimization
  Review weekly and monthly selling reports to identify patterns inform decisions and seize opportunities quickly. Lead hindsight and forecasting conversations with rigor and urgency.

• Inventory & Markdown Strategy
  Drive alignment on inventory flow exit strategies and markdown cadence in partnership with Planning. Balance financial goals with customer experience through proactive inventory and pricing decisions.

• Market Intelligence & Competitive Differentiation
  Lead structured competitive analyses to identify gaps trends and opportunities. Ensure the category remains differentiated and ahead of evolving customer expectations.

• Cross-Functional Execution & Brand Alignment
  Ensure full integration of category strategy across Marketing eCommerce Visual Merchandising and other key partners. Champion consistency and clarity in how the category shows up across all customer touchpoints.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• 710 years of progressive experience in buying merchandising or category managementpreferably managing large complex or high-growth categories.
• Proven ability to deliver financial results and strategic growth through effective product and vendor management.
• Advanced product sensibility with a sharp eye for trend value and innovation.
• Strong business acumen analytical skills and executive communication abilities.
• Adept at influencing across teams and levels; comfortable leading through complexity and ambiguity.

• Passionate about the customer data-driven storytelling and shaping the future of retail.

WHO WE ARE

Discover At Home the Home and Holiday Décor Superstore with endless aisles of must-have styles at prices so low you wont believe it. We are a dynamic fast-paced retail brand with exciting career opportunities offering growth and a fun job youll love. We boast over 228 retail stores across 40 states multiple distribution centers and a modern corporate headquarters located in Coppell TX. We have open positions that value imagination and diversity giving people the opportunity to explore grow and help shape our future.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Home Office

  • Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time.

  • Ability to move about an office environment.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions including but not limited to:

Part-Time

- 401(k) W/ Employer Match

- Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance

-25% Store Discount (Seasonal TMs Included)

Full-Time All Prior Benefits PLUS

- Medical Insurance

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Paid Time Off Holidays and Volunteer Time