Associate Buyer

## DescriptionFabFitFun is seeking an **Associate Buyer, Home** to join our Merchandising team! This role is a key member of our buying organization, responsible for building and maintaining brand partnerships that drive growth across our seasonal subscription boxes and e-commerce channels.**Location:**This role is based out of our HQ in Beverly Hills, CA and is not eligible for remote. We are presently operating from a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in-office (Monday-Thursday).**What You'll Do:*** Drive and exceed revenue goals by managing a portion of Tier 2 & 3 brand relationships (new and existing)* Source products and follow up on leads across the Home & Fashion categories for e-Commerce opportunities* Foster brand relationships to ensure brand growth where applicable, member satisfaction, and retention* Partners with Senior Buyer and Buyer on creating a balanced, diversified assortment that serves members and business in a strategic, focused way* Negotiate and create vendor agreements and contracts with brands working cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, Marketing, and Social Media teams to execute deals* Ensure products are seasonally relevant and on-brand for FFF members, with a clear understanding of product and style components within category* Partner with our Operations team to vet brands and products, and ensure on-time delivery and data accuracy of products on site* Work with our Customer Service team to communicate product-related issues* Own marketing efforts for assigned box products and help manage brand campaigns with our Marketing and Editorial teams* Provide clear and timely communication on Box and Ecomm timelines, PO management, and vendor needs* Contribute to business analysis (hindsights) and recommend key takeaways to influence and support strategies* Support Director and Senior Buyer by entering and maintaining accurate brand data and assets in SalesForce, Ironclad, and Wrike, and by updating internal documents## Qualifications**What You'll Bring:*** 2-3 years of buying or merchandising experience (preferably within an e-commerce environment) with proven abilities in relationship management and exposure to negotiations and contracts* Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field* Experience negotiating complex deals with vendors and working with cross-functional teams* Strong grasp of financial planning and retail math concepts, with the ability to connect them back to category goals* Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills* Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams* Solution-oriented, with the ability to evaluate scenarios prior to bringing to Director/Senior Buyer* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Salesforce, with the aptitude to learn new technical applications quickly* Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced environment* Demonstrated fluency with modern AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) and the ability to apply them practically for data synthesis, market research, workflow acceleration, and business analysis**Physical Demands:*** Ability to lift boxes as needed**What You'll Get! The Benefits & Perks of FabFitFun:*** Unlimited PTO* Generous parental leave* Medical, Dental & Vision* 401K & 401K Match* Pet insurance available for any FFF furry friends* Complimentary annual FFF subscription with seasonal $25 credit for e-commerce flash sales* Donation matching program via BrightFunds, where the company matches up to $500 in charitable donations per employee annually**Compensation**This is a full-time position with an expected base salary range of **$70K -****$72K** The compensation package will also include an initial equity grant, in addition to a range of generous medical, dental, vision and other perks & benefits. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.**Privacy**Your information will be handled in accordance with our Workforce Member Privacy Notice: #J-18808-Ljbffr