Buyer, Retail

Position Title: Buyer

Location: Support Center - Eugene, OR 97401

Description:

Buyer - Hardware and Lumber Retail

Job Title:
Retail Buyer Hardware & Lumber (Growth-Focused)
Location: [Insert Location]
Type: Full-Time
Are you a buyer who trusts data and instincts?
Were looking for a forward-thinking Retail Buyer to help shape the product mix of our hardware and lumber stores. This role is ideal for someone who isnt afraid to take smart risks, test new product lines, and collaborate with marketing to drive sales and customer excitement.
What Youll Do:

Source, select, and manage hardware and lumber products that meet customer needs and market trends

Take calculated risks on new vendors, products, and assortments to grow sales and margins

Analyze sales data, inventory turns, and trends to guide purchasing decisions

Work closely with marketing to plan promotions, product launches, and seasonal campaigns

Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs with vendors

Maintain optimal inventory levels across locations

Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and customer demand

Source, select, and manage hardware and lumber products that meet customer needs and market trends

Take calculated risks on new vendors, products, and assortments to grow sales and margins

Analyze sales data, inventory turns, and trends to guide purchasing decisions

Work closely with marketing to plan promotions, product launches, and seasonal campaigns

Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs with vendors

Maintain optimal inventory levels across locations

Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and customer demand

Qualifications

What Were Looking For:

Experience as a Buyer or Purchasing professional in retail (hardware, lumber, building materials preferred)

Comfortable making informed, strategic buying decisionseven when the outcome isnt guaranteed

Marketing experience or strong collaboration with marketing teams (promotions, merchandising, product storytelling)

Strong analytical skills paired with creativity and curiosity

Excellent negotiation and vendor-relationship skills

Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Experience as a Buyer or Purchasing professional in retail (hardware, lumber, building materials preferred)

Comfortable making informed, strategic buying decisionseven when the outcome isnt guaranteed

Marketing experience or strong collaboration with marketing teams (promotions, merchandising, product storytelling)

Strong analytical skills paired with creativity and curiosity

Excellent negotiation and vendor-relationship skills

Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to influence product direction and store performance

Room to experiment, innovate, and grow

Collaborative team environment where ideas are welcomed

Competitive pay and benefits

Opportunity to influence product direction and store performance

Room to experiment, innovate, and grow

Collaborative team environment where ideas are welcomed

Competitive pay and benefits

If youre excited by new ideas, enjoy blending buying strategy with marketing insight, and want to make a real impact in a growing hardware and lumber business, wed love to hear from you.

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