Buyer, Retail

• Location 16666 Barker Springs Road,Houston, TX, 77084,United States
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Manage Others Yes

At Star Furniture, we know it’s not simply furniture. It’s Thanksgiving dinner, late-night chats, gameday get-togethers, and more. At Star Furniture, we set the stage for where life happens. With deep Texas roots, we’ve spent over 100 years perfecting a premium shopping experience—one that’s built on quality products, a broad selection, and honest practices. We put our customers first, and they feel it at every touchpoint.

WE’RE TOLD WE’RE DIFFERENT. AND WE AGREE—
WE’RE DIFFERENT BY DESIGN.

Our mission:
By providing exceptional service to our guests and community.

As a Company, we're guided by four core values. They impact our long-term strategy, day-to-day business interactions, and our relationships, while helping us stay true to ourselves and Vision.

INTEGRITY / SERVICE / ACCOUNTABILITY / RESPECT

Reports To: Vice President of Merchandising

The Buyer is responsible for developing and executing merchandise strategies that support the Star brand, drive sales growth, and maximize profitability within assigned product categories. This role owns assortment planning, vendor partnerships, inventory performance, and product lifecycle management while identifying emerging trends and market opportunities. The Buyer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including Retail Operations, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, E-Commerce, and executive leadership to deliver a compelling customer experience and achieve company objectives.

• Develop and execute merchandise strategies, assortment plans, and product selections for assigned departments.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, competitive activity, and sales performance to identify growth opportunities and optimize category performance.
• Establish and maintain a balanced product mix that meets customer needs, supports brand positioning, and maximizes sales and profitability.
• Identify emerging trends and recommend new products, collections, and merchandising concepts.
• Conduct SWOT analyses and develop business strategies that capitalize on strengths, address challenges, and leverage market opportunities.
• Manage purchase orders, inventory levels, product flow, delivery schedules, and exit strategies.
• Monitor category performance and recommend adjustments to quantities, deliveries, promotions, and markdown strategies to achieve sales, margin, and inventory objectives.
• Partner with leadership to manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and inventory investments.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory productivity, and merchandise performance to drive informed business decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international vendor partners.
• Lead vendor negotiations related to product assortment, pricing, terms, promotional support, and delivery schedules.
• Resolve vendor issues and collaborate to ensure product quality, availability, and business objectives are achieved.

• Partner with Visual Merchandising to develop floor plans, product presentations, and promotional strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing, E-Commerce, Quality Control, Store Operations, and Retail Leadership to ensure consistent execution of merchandising initiatives.
• Work closely with the web team to ensure product information, imagery, and online merchandising accurately represent category offerings.
• Communicate merchandising strategies, product knowledge, and business updates to field leadership and store teams.

• Conduct regular store visits and maintain communication with field leadership to gather customer insights, sales…