Senior Buyer, Brand Acquisition – Amazon, Marketplaces

Whitecollars

. Find and open new brands, distributors, and authorized suppliers .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLinden • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and negotiating with brands and distributors, leveraging strong analytical skills to assess product profitability and manage supplier relationships effectively. Proven ability to lead sourcing functions and build a team as the business scales.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Amazon FBA Wholesale ExperienceNegotiation SkillsSourcing IndependentlyFinancial Analysis Using KeepaHigh-Volume Wholesale Experience

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Hard Skills

Margin CalculationsSell-Through Velocity AnalysisProduct Profitability AssessmentOutreach and ClosingSupplier Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Keepa

Industry Keywords

Marketplace BuyingResellingTrade ShowsBrand RelationshipsThin-Margin Wholesale

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Find and open new brands, distributors, and authorized suppliers
Manage the full cycle from outreach through negotiation and closing
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and exclusivity
Vet financials using Keepa, margin calculations, and sell-through velocity
Grow supplier and brand relationships
Attend trade shows
Build and manage an independent book of brands and distributors
Hire buyers and establish their sourcing approach as the business scales
Progress toward leading the entire sourcing and buying function

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a year in Amazon FBA wholesale, marketplace buying, or reselling
Ability to read a product cold and determine whether it makes money
Negotiation skills
Comfortable being the face of a company to a brand owner
Experience sourcing a brand independently
Experience in high-volume, thin-margin wholesale rather than high-ticket sales

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Seven paid company holidays
All trade show and vendor travel covered by the company
Performance compensation tied directly to purchasing volume
Earnings on top of base from month one
Uncapped total compensation