Buyer Purchasing - Electronics

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronics big box retailer, offering more than 40,000 top technology products. For over 45 years, our success has been driven by unmatched expertise, a passion for innovation, and a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service. Joining Micro Center means more than working in retail—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of fast-growing tech, including edge AI, advanced 3D printing, robotics, and emerging maker solutions shaping the future.
At Micro Center, Passion, Energy, and Commitment aren’t just words—they’re how we work, grow, and win together. We take pride in creating long-term customer relationships and cultivating a workplace where associates are supported, empowered, and valued. Our teams play a hands-on role in bringing complex and cutting-edge solutions to life for our customers, making technology approachable and impactful every day.
Our Corporate Merchandising team is seeking a strategic and results-driven REFURB BUYER to grow and optimize our refurbished, open-box, and recertified product assortments. This role is responsible for sourcing high-quality refurbished technology, building strong vendor partnerships, and delivering profitable, customer-centric offerings while maintaining Micro Center’s trusted standards. The ideal candidate brings strong merchant instincts, a data-driven mindset, and experience navigating secondary markets to create value across the full product lifecycle. Relocation assistance will be provided.
Source, evaluate, and procure refurbished, open-box, and recertified products across key technology categories
Develop and manage partnerships with OEMs, authorized refurbishers, liquidators, and service providers to ensure consistent supply and quality standards
Define grading standards, pricing strategies, and margin targets for refurbished merchandise to maximize profitability while delivering strong customer value
Negotiate and manage vendor-funded marketing, merchandising and VIR programs
Recommend, present, and direct the development and implementation of category strategies and tactical plans
Coordinate with the Web Development team and Marketing team to maximize merchandising opportunities
Collaborate with QA, Services, Operations, and Inventory teams to ensure refurbished product quality, warranty alignment, and proper lifecycle management
Analyze return streams, repair yields, and secondary market trends to identify new refurbished buying opportunities
Accurately forecast to ensure proper stocking levels for top selling products
Distribution and Transportation
Retail stores (Sales and Operations)
Web Development
S Degree in Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or Business preferred

A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience buying refurbished, open-box, returns, or secondary-market consumer electronics
Working knowledge of refurbishment processes, product grading, warranty programs, and reverse logistics
Strong analytical skills with experience modeling yield, recovery rates, and profitability for refurbished inventory
Ability to balance speed-to-market with quality, brand standards, and customer trust
Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems required as well as proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel and Outlook
Flexible Scheduled & Excellent Pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
• Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training

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