Buyer, Bike Hard Goods

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. Own assortment strategy, vendor negotiations, and inventory for Bike Hard Goods across Bike Tires Direct, Backcountry, and Competitive Cyclist .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCottonwood Heights • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in assortment strategy, vendor negotiations, and inventory management for bike hard goods, with a deep understanding of the cycling retail market and technical knowledge of bikes and components. Proficient in demand forecasting, procurement processes, and utilizing sales data to drive strategic decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Buying ExperienceTechnical Knowledge of BikesInventory ManagementNegotiation SkillsDemand Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Assortment StrategyVendor NegotiationsInventory ManagementDemand ForecastingRetail Math FundamentalsCross-Component Compatibility EvaluationSKU/PO CreationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesTechnical Specification Accuracy

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailPrioritizationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdvanced ExcelPurchasing SoftwareAI Tools in Merchandising

Industry Keywords

Cycling Retail MarketBike Hard GoodsMarket TrendsVendor PerformancePromotional StrategiesCustomer InsightsKPI MonitoringMerchandising Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assortment strategy, vendor negotiations, and inventory for Bike Hard Goods across Bike Tires Direct, Backcountry, and Competitive Cyclist
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for complete bikes, frames, and components
Source and assess merchandise using market trends, cross-component compatibility, and selling history
Build and maintain relationships with bike brands and component manufacturers
Negotiate discounts, terms, promotional windows, pricing, and volume discounts
Identify and evaluate potential new vendors
Create SKU/PO worksheets and build purchase orders with quantity, dollar, style, size, and color allocations
Apply technical knowledge to ensure assortment compatibility and specification accuracy
Answer technical questions from vendors, planning, and customer-facing teams
Review SKU, brand, and category performance to identify future opportunities
Establish receipt flow and sell-through targets
Manage inventory through re-orders and order reductions
Partner with Planning on exit strategies for slow-moving products
Partner with Marketing on selling strategy, promotions, promotional calendars, boosting/sort order reviews, and visual merchandising
Use sales data, market trends, and customer insights to forecast demand and develop procurement plans
Monitor KPIs, analyze buying trends, evaluate vendor performance, and propose improvement strategies
Partner with the Senior Buyer and Planning partner on departmental initiatives and goals
Report to the VP, Merchandising

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–7 years of buying experience
Strong hands-on technical knowledge of bikes, frames, and components, including drivetrains, groupsets, brake systems, wheel/tire standards, suspension, cockpit/contact points, frame geometry, and material
Ability to evaluate cross-component and build-kit compatibility
Deep understanding of the cycling/outdoor retail market, customer preferences, and industry dynamics
Experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, and optimizing procurement processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Firm understanding of retail math fundamentals
Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
Ability to prioritize competing tasks
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel
Experience with purchasing software and systems
Working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application in merchandising workflows
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Employment contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off policies
401(k) match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Supplemental insurance policies
Employee discounts across the portfolio of brands
Hybrid work arrangement
Exclusive outdoor perks
Recognition and milestone celebrations
Wellbeing-focused culture