Category Merchant-framingham, Ma

Staples Business

Framingham, MA, US
Not specified; eligible for bonuses + variable com...
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Bachelor's degree required
4-6 years buying experience
Expert financial analysis skills
** Staples is seeking a Category Merchant to manage technology service categories across retail and online platforms, focusing on customer engagement and financial objectives. The role involves strategy development, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance service offerings in a competitive market. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and executing a customer-centric, omnichannel services strategy for Tech Services across U.S. Retail Stores and Online.
  • The position requires leading vendor negotiations on pricing, revenue share, and rebates to improve category economics while ensuring service portfolios are easy to discover and sell.
  • 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 is seeking a Category Merchant to manage technology service categories across retail and online platforms, focusing on customer engagement and financial objectives. The role involves strategy development, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance service offerings in a competitive market. **

Salary

Not specified; Eligible for bonuses and variable compensation; Includes company match 401(k) and benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4-6 years buying experience
  • Expert financial analysis skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Vendor negotiation expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong managerial development skills
  • Multiple category P+L management
  • Collaborative culture fit
  • Omnichannel execution experience

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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