[Remote] Buyer - Bicycle Division

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AMain Sports & Hobbies is seeking a Buyer for their Bicycle Division, responsible for purchasing bicycle products for the company's ecommerce platform. The role involves managing vendor relationships, executing purchase orders, and evaluating inventory performance to optimize product availability and margin.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and submit purchase orders to manufacturers and suppliers to support inventory needs
• Maintain accuracy of purchase orders, including quantities, costs, lead times, and delivery expectations
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers as needed to ensure timely fulfillment
• Participate in ongoing improvements to purchasing workflows with the goal of reducing manual effort over time
• Regularly evaluate inventory performance, including identifying strong-performing products and slow or at-risk inventory
• Use inventory data to inform purchasing decisions, recommend adjustments, and prevent overbuy situations
• Challenge assumptions around replenishment, forecasting, and buy quantities when data suggests risk or opportunity
• Partner internally to recommend corrective actions such as promotions, markdowns, or reduced future buys
• Adjust pricing as needed to support inventory health, promotions, and business goals
• Place products on special or adjust listing prices based on inventory position, seasonality, or strategic direction
• Monitor and maintain compliance with brand MAP policies
• Identify opportunities where pricing or promotional activity could improve sell-through
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned brands and suppliers
• Communicate purchasing plans, inventory needs, and concerns clearly and professionally
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers while advocating for the company’s business needs
• Surface issues or opportunities related to supply, cost changes, availability, or product lifecycle
• Communicate relevant product, inventory, and purchasing information to internal teams to support accurate listings, customer experience, and operational planning
• Partner with Copywriting to provide product details and context, particularly for new product introductions
• Support Customer Service by supplying product information and availability details
• Coordinate with Invoicing as needed to resolve questions related to purchase orders, costs, or supplier billing
• Communicate proactively with Distribution Center leads to provide visibility into inbound inventory, especially for larger or time-sensitive orders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing decisions with broader business objectives
• Use Excel regularly to support inventory evaluation and purchasing decisions
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to purchasing and inventory activities
• Continuously build comfort and proficiency with tools and systems used to support buying decisions

Skills

• Experience in a purchasing, buying, merchandising, inventory, or supply chain–related role
• Comfort making data-informed decisions and challenging assumptions when inventory or pricing risks are identified
• Willingness and ability to use Excel regularly as part of day-to-day work
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with purchase orders, pricing, and product information
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers and internal teams
• Comfortable balancing execution-oriented work with analytical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced ecommerce environment
• Experience in retail or ecommerce, particularly with physical products
• Familiarity with inventory concepts such as sell-through, overstock, lead times, and replenishment planning
• Exposure to pricing strategies, promotions, or MAP policy compliance
• Experience working directly with vendors or manufacturers
• Background in the bicycle industry, outdoor products, or related categories
• Experience using ERP systems, purchasing systems, or inventory management tools
• Interest in process improvement and finding ways to make recurring tasks more efficient over time

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