Category Merchant ( Paper ) Job at Staples, Framingham, MA

OVRNL0QxbXJCNUMzZllVc2pnR1ZqaW8rN2c9PQ==
  • Staples
  • Framingham, MA

Job Description

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We are inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

What you’ll be doing :

  • Own delivering sales, margin, and inventory goals across two channels.
  • Leverage data insights to develop an understanding of their business, identify opportunities and gaps in the current strategy and to drive decision making.
  • Ensure products are optimally represented online for all customers to create an optimal shopping experience.
  • Develop deep understanding of customer needs and shopping behaviors.
  • Define then accelerate emerging trends in the technology space and how our strategy should evolve based on industry, competitor, and technology trends.
  • Responsible for selecting vendors, brands, and products to be sold; negotiate for lower net costs through volume incentives, rebates, advertising or promotional price support.
  • Demonstrate clear ownership and knowledge of strategy and assortment, be able to communicate and answer questions of senior leadership.
  • Develop plans and partner cross functionally with marketing, sales, supply chain, pricing, site merchandising and more.

What you bring to the table :

  • Ability to drive sales and margin results
  • Expertise in site metrics, such as visits, conversion, AOV, frequency, engagement
  • Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Deep understanding of tactics to drive eCommerce sales and human sales force
  • Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships (internal and external)
  • Accomplished in holding a team accountable to achieve measurable results

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications :

  • 6+ years' experience in buying related functions (buying/ merchandising)

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • PC literate with the strong abilities in Excel
  • Multiple category experience including large P&L management

We Offer :

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Openkyber

Cisco Network Engineer Job at Openkyber

 ...CCNP Security (SISE)) ~ Design enterprise networks - switching and routing ~ Solid background and understanding of Aruba or Cisco wireless ~ Strong experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including vendors, carriers, facilities, security,... 

Extra Mile E-Commerce

Entrepreneurial Leadership Program - Omaha Sports and Games Job at Extra Mile E-Commerce

 ...starting salary Profit sharing: 20% of company profits distributed when annual goals are hit Education support: Company-paid MBA program Development: Leadership courses, book studies, and strategic mentorship A workspace like no other basketball court,... 

Confidential - Job Hiring

Personal Assistant Job at Confidential - Job Hiring

 ...Our client, a confidential UHNWI, is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join their team! Job Title: Personal Assistant Location...  ...: $100,000 $150,000 + benefits + bonus Schedule: Full-time, 24/7 availability required About the Role A... 

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Math Tutor Job at University of Alaska Fairbanks

 ...The Learning Resource Center (LRC) of Mat-Su College is seeking math tutors for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Elizabeth J. Fallon...  ...'s degree in math or a related field is required. Experience teaching or tutoring in math or another field of mastery is required.... 

Blue Signal Search

Fresh Foods Buyer Job at Blue Signal Search

 ...driven buying decisions that keep shelves stocked and customers delighted. This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility to work from home once a week. If growth opportunity is important for you, our client may be exactly what you're looking for! Key...