Senior Buyer, Computer/Laptops
Founded over 50 years ago as a family‑owned, privately held business, Client has grown to 150+ employees across our Brooklyn headquarters, North Brunswick warehouse, and our Lakewood, NJ retail store. We fuel creativity, support our partners, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Guided by our core values—teamwork, responsibility, excellence, adaptability, and results—we collaborate across departments to bring the world’s best pro‑audio and music gear to our customers.
As Senior Buyer for our Pro Audio & Music category, you’ll own product selection, vendor relationships, and inventory strategy for microphones, mixers, speakers, instruments, and more. You’ll manage a team of 1–3 buyers and work alongside Sales (marketplace, website, wholesale, and Lakewood store teams), Marketing, Operations, and Finance to forecast demand, negotiate terms, and ensure our catalog stays on the cutting edge of technology and customer needs. You’ll also present at industry trade shows to grow existing vendor partnerships and cultivate new ones. This is a hybrid schedule: four days in our Brooklyn office and one day remote.
Vendor & Partnership Management
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with pro‑audio manufacturers, distributors, and sales teams
Attend industry tradeshows and vendor events to identify new products and deepen existing partnerships
Collaborate with Purchasing to monitor vendor health—delivery performance, product quality, and fund utilization
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–3 buyers, setting clear goals and conducting quarterly performance reviews
Oversee daily workflows, promote cross‑training, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Assortment Planning & Product Selection
Analyze market trends, customer insights, and sales data to define category assortment strategy
Source new product lines—from entry‑level to pro‑grade gear—and manage phase‑outs of underperformers
Partner with Marketing and Sales to plan product launches, in‑store demos, and online promotions
Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management
Set and manage inventory targets—reorder points, safety stock, and turn goals—to minimize out‑of‑stocks and overstock
Coordinate with Operations to streamline receiving, warehousing, and fulfillment processes
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and volume discounts to achieve target gross margins
Audit costs, shipping fees, and freight terms; Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with Sales (marketplace, website, wholesale, Lakewood store) to align product assortments with channel strategies
Liaise with Customer Service to address product quality issues, warranty claims, and returns trends
5+ years of buying or merchandising experience in pro‑audio, music retail, or a related specialty category
~ Deep market knowledge of professional audio equipment and emerging technologies
~ Advanced Excel and BI‑tool proficiency (e.Power BI, Tableau) and comfort with ERP purchasing modules
~ Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
~ Willingness to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings (approx. Hybrid schedule: four days in our Brooklyn office, one day remote
Opportunity to shape a dynamic pro‑audio category and work with leading global brands
Professional development support, including training and certifications
Founded over 50 years ago as a family‑owned, privately held business, Client has grown to 150+ employees across our Brooklyn headquarters, North Brunswick warehouse, and our Lakewood, NJ retail store. We fuel creativity, support our partners, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Guided by our core values—teamwork, responsibility, excellence, adaptability, and results—we collaborate across departments to bring the world’s best pro‑audio and music gear to our customers.
As Senior Buyer for our Pro Audio & Music category, you’ll own product selection, vendor relationships, and inventory strategy for microphones, mixers, speakers, instruments, and more. You’ll manage a team of 1–3 buyers and work alongside Sales (marketplace, website, wholesale, and Lakewood store teams), Marketing, Operations, and Finance to forecast demand, negotiate terms, and ensure our catalog stays on the cutting edge of technology and customer needs. You’ll also present at industry trade shows to grow existing vendor partnerships and cultivate new ones. This is a hybrid schedule: four days in our Brooklyn office and one day remote.
Vendor & Partnership Management
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with pro‑audio manufacturers, distributors, and sales teams
Attend industry tradeshows and vendor events to identify new products and deepen existing partnerships
Collaborate with Purchasing to monitor vendor health—delivery performance, product quality, and fund utilization
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–3 buyers, setting clear goals and conducting quarterly performance reviews
Oversee daily workflows, promote cross‑training, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Assortment Planning & Product Selection
Analyze market trends, customer insights, and sales data to define category assortment strategy
Source new product lines—from entry‑level to pro‑grade gear—and manage phase‑outs of underperformers
Partner with Marketing and Sales to plan product launches, in‑store demos, and online promotions
Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management
Set and manage inventory targets—reorder points, safety stock, and turn goals—to minimize out‑of‑stocks and overstock
Coordinate with Operations to streamline receiving, warehousing, and fulfillment processes
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and volume discounts to achieve target gross margins
Audit costs, shipping fees, and freight terms; Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with Sales (marketplace, website, wholesale, Lakewood store) to align product assortments with channel strategies
Liaise with Customer Service to address product quality issues, warranty claims, and returns trends
5+ years of buying or merchandising experience in pro‑audio, music retail, or a related specialty category
~ Deep market knowledge of professional audio equipment and emerging technologies
~ Advanced Excel and BI‑tool proficiency (e.Power BI, Tableau) and comfort with ERP purchasing modules
~ Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
~ Willingness to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings (approx. Hybrid schedule: four days in our Brooklyn office, one day remote
Opportunity to shape a dynamic pro‑audio category and work with leading global brands
Professional development support, including training and certifications
Senior Buyer (Laptops/Computers) (Brooklyn) in brooklyn at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.