Category Merchant-framingham, Ma

Staples Retail

Framingham, MA, US
Base: $94,000 - $130,000; bonus/equity: eligible f...
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Bachelor's degree required
4-6 years buying experience
Expert knowledge of industry trends
** Staples Retail is seeking a Category Merchant for Tech Services in Framingham, MA, responsible for managing technology service categories and driving financial and customer engagement goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive buying experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to strategy execution. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for achieving financial and customer engagement objectives by developing and executing a customer-centric, omnichannel services strategy.
  • The position involves leading vendor negotiations across pricing, revenue share, rebates, and marketing investment to improve category economics.
  • Staples offers flexible work arrangements including 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, along with a bonus plan and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Staples Retail is seeking a Category Merchant for Tech Services in Framingham, MA, responsible for managing technology service categories and driving financial and customer engagement goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive buying experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to strategy execution. **

Salary

Base: $94,000 - $130,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses or other forms of variable compensation; Benefits: 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, associate store discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4-6 years buying experience
  • Expert knowledge of industry trends
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Strong financial analysis and forecasting

Nice-to-have

  • Expert negotiating skills
  • Multiple category experience
  • Large P+L management experience
  • Culture of collaboration and curiosity
  • Team development and accountability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 4-6 years total experience in buying related functions
  • Intermediate to advance Microsoft and Excel skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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