Buyer

Fanatics, Inc.

Buyer responsible for curating product assortments and managing vendor partnerships at Fanatics. Elevating fan experiences and driving performance in a dynamic sports merchandise environment.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and category ownership.
Curate a compelling assortment and drive performance across defined product category.
Manage an assortment that delivers for fans—financially, emotionally, and experientially.
Develop vendor relationships and cross-functional partnerships that sustain long-term category growth.
Partner closely with Planning, Product Development, Site Experience, Marketing, and Supply Chain to execute a category strategy aligned to brand goals and financial targets.
Own in-season management of sales, margin, inventory, and turn for the category.
Track and report on category performance; make recommendations to accelerate profitable growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in Merchandising or Buying, with proven success in assortment management and vendor partnerships.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-informed decisions.
Passion for product, fans, and delivering innovation at speed.
Team player with high accountability and a growth mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Experience in vertical/private brand and market vendor businesses (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

MerchandisingBuyingAssortment ManagementVendor PartnershipsData AnalysisCategory StrategySales ManagementInventory ManagementFinancial Performance TrackingMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam PlayerAccountabilityGrowth MindsetWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIntegrityProfessionalismEthical ConductCollaboration