Sr Buyer

Sr Buyer page is loaded## Sr Buyerlocations: Portland, Oregon, United States of Americatime type: A tiempo completoposted on: Publicado ayertime left to apply: Fecha final: 9 de octubre de 2026 (Quedan 5 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-026626This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.**ABOUT THE POSITION**The Sr Buyer is responsible for driving sustainable growth for North America Brand and Outlet channels. They build and manage strategic assortments to achieve financial key performance indicator goals. This role is responsible for all facets of buying, including the financial investments of each item, assortments by store, in-season price and inventory management, and the execution of product for their department(s). They also partner cross-functionally and influence the development of optimal assortments, top line financial plans, visual merchandising strategies, in store product execution and marketing.**HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE*** Develop product assortments including style selection and product flow ensuring synergy with financial plans. Develops and presents assortments supporting overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, balanced presentations, and accurate and timely receipt flow.* Implement and complete in-season business management including open-to-buy management, inventory management, and price strategies to increase sales and improve gross margin.* Drive cross-functional discussions with other teams regarding product needs and store execution.* Communicate, facilitate, and execute visual merchandising and marketing strategies to meet and exceed sales and margin goals.* Partner with Allocation team on product execution ensuring timely delivery and replenishment of all products throughout the season to maximize sales.* Partner with Planning team on future forecasts of sales trends, merchandise availability, and other changes in the business.* Keep project status reporting tool updated in real time.**YOU ARE*** Well-versed in interpersonal communication* Analytical and creative, balancing both skills to create an assortment* Able to exercise effective time management* Resourceful, resilient, and confident**YOU HAVE*** Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.* 5-8 years of buying experience, retail merchandising, merchandise planning or allocation* Experience managing a small team.* Excellent Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills#LI-CS1#Hybrid*This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.*Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr