Computer & Consumer Electronics Buyer

Focus Camera is seeking an experienced Laptop & Computer Buyer to lead purchasing and assortment strategy for one of our emerging categories. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with major manufacturers, distributors, and sub-distributors while driving profitable growth across e-comm third party marketplace, Shopify, and direct to consumer channels.

The ideal candidate understands the unique dynamics of the consumer electronics industry and has a proven track record purchasing laptops, desktops, and computer accessories for high-volume online retail.

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for laptops, desktops, and related computer products.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading manufacturers, authorized distributors, and sub-distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, marketing programs, payment terms, and inventory allocations.
• Identify profitable purchasing opportunities, including closeouts and special buys.
• Manage inventory levels to maximize in-stock position while minimizing excess and
• Analyze sales trends, marketplace pricing, competitive activity, and profitability to
• make data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Partner with Marketing, Pricing, Marketplace, and Operations teams to optimize product launches and promotional events.
• Expand vendor relationships and identify new product opportunities that support company growth initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, product launches, and competitive landscape within the PC industry.

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within the computer category.
• Demonstrated experience buying laptops, desktops, monitors, docks, or related computing products.
• Extensive experience working with major brands, authorized distributors, and subdistributors.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce and marketplace retail, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and other online channels.
• Experience managing vendor negotiations, pricing strategy, inventory planning, and promotional programs.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills; experience with ERP systems and inventory
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

• Existing relationships with leading PC manufacturers and distribution partners.
• Experience purchasing brands such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, LG, Samsung, Microsoft, MSI, Intel, AMD, and Apple.
• Familiarity with marketplace pricing tools, channel strategy, and MAP compliance.
• Experience sourcing through distribution as well as secondary and closeout channels.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced e-commerce environment, understands the economics of online retail, and can identify opportunities that drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong vendor relationships with analytical decision-making and has a passion for building world-class product assortments across multiple online marketplaces.

If you're an experienced technology buyer who knows how to source, negotiate, and grow a profitable computer business, we'd love to hear from you.