Senior Buying Manager

dSb are proud to be partnering on this newly created and incredibly exciting opportunity.

You will be instrumental in the growth of the US market from its infancy, but with the security and financial backing of a highly successful Global Retailer.

Senior Buying Manager

Toys/Stationary/Hobby (experience in these categories is essential)

Global Retailer

You will be responsible for sourcing and executing profitable close-out and spot buy opportunities across the above category, with full ownership of product selection, pricing, and quantities. This is a highly entrepreneurial, hands‑on role for someone who loves deals, product, and retail – and is excited to help build something from the ground up.

• Source, negotiate, and close spot buys and close‑out deals with full decision‑making authority on product, price, and quantities.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across multiple non‑apparel categories (FMCG/consumables and hard goods/general merchandise).
• Build, expand, and actively maintain a strong network of suppliers, traders, and manufacturers in the US and internationally, with a particular focus on close‑out and off‑price deals.
• Monitor product and retail trends and continuously translate them into attractive, margin‑accretive assortments for our stores.
• Work closely with European buying colleagues to align on buying principles, deal structures, and best practices.
• Support the launch of new categories, initiatives, and potentially new geographies in a discount / close‑out context.
• Visit suppliers, trade shows, and stores frequently to stay close to product, customer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Contribute to building and refining our US buying processes, tools, and ways of working during the pioneering phase.

Note:

This is an individual‑contributor buying role in the first years. The focus is executing great deals and building the business, not managing a team initially although that will come later with growth.

• Experience in discount retail or close‑out trading/wholesaling, with a strong off‑price mindset.
• Proven track record in spot buys and close‑out buys, including direct decision‑making authority on product selection, price, and quantities.
• Relevant Category experience as outlined above.
• Strong existing network of suppliers, close‑out traders, and manufacturers, ideally both in the US and abroad.
• Hands‑on, highly commercial, and deeply interested in products, customers, stores, and retail overall.
• Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial, high‑change environment.

• Willingness to work full time from the office in N.Carolina when not travelling — relocation support and costs offered if required.
• Comfortable with travel both within the US and internationally.