Product Buyer - Parts & Accessories

Product Buyer Position Profile

Updated: 12/29/2025

Reports To: Director of General Merchandise

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

This position is for a Product Buyer for bicycle parts and accessories. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing ERIK's business within assigned categories, the day-to-day operations of these categories, and additional purchasing tasks as assigned. Cycling enthusiasts who are self-starters with strong analytical and organizational skills and a passion for active specialty retail will find this position rewarding.

• Maximize margin dollars
• Source and maintain relevant product assortment for each ERIK's location
• Develop and execute strategy to enhance sales and address slow moving product
• Keep inventory dollar levels within budgets
• Negotiate contract terms
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships

• Plan category assortment and develop sales strategy across all channels through product sourcing, development, positioning and pricing
• Analyze industry, competition, and category trends to identify new product opportunities
• Plan product mix to align with diverse market needs
• Develop and execute promotional and markdown strategies
• Forecast and control inventory levels by store to achieve sales goals

• Set and monitor model stock points
• Maintain current item catalogue with organized vendor and product information
• Price product appropriately
• Coordinate with Accounting to rectify outstanding, open and unmatched receiving logs and invoices

• Review and distribute inventory to ensure each location has an adequate and timely selection
• Create and submit accurate and timely purchase orders
• Review order confirmations for terms and shipping accuracy prior to order release
• Manage backorders and find product substitutes as needed
• Collaborate with distribution to ensure product flows from purchase order to receiving to stores in a timely manner

• Provide staff with timely and relevant product and pricing updates
• Coordinate with other departments and stores as needed
• Report category and inventory benchmarks to Director of General Merchandise