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Meijer, Inc.

Buyer - Home Textiles

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

Buying, inventory management and analysis experience required. * Knowledge of the market, retail business and customers. * Knowledge of business drivers (e.g. pricing, promotion, assortment)

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Cypress, CA · Hybrid

$65K - $97K/yr

The Buyer will partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams while ... Experience in textile or fabric procurement and supplier management * Bilingual skills (Mandarin or ...

M & R Printing

Materials Planner/Buyer

Roselle, IL · On-site

$71K - $78K/yr

The Materials Planner/Buyer is responsible for end-to-end material planning and purchasing to ... Commodity experience with textile printing equipment, as well as metals, machined parts, castings ...

M & R Printing

Materials Planner/Buyer

Roselle, IL · On-site

$71K - $78K/yr

The Materials Planner/Buyer is responsible for end-to-end material planning and purchasing to ... Commodity experience with textile printing equipment, as well as metals, machined parts, castings ...

Ineos

Technical Buyer, Materials

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

... textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance ... The Technical Buyer will ensure that the Plaquemine site has the correct materials available to ...

INEOS

Technical Buyer, Materials

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

... textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance ... The Technical Buyer will ensure that the Plaquemine site has the correct materials available to ...

Trendler, Inc

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Supply Chain Buyer

Chicago, IL · On-site

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The Supply Chain Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement ... textiles, and manufactured components v Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel v ...

Leggett & Platt

Automotive Program Buyer

Detroit, MI

... flooring, textile, and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett ... Leggett & Platt Automotive The Program Buyer is the interface between the Program Core Team and the ...

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Automotive Program Buyer

Detroit, MI · On-site

... flooring, textile, and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett ... Leggett & Platt Automotive The Program Buyer is the interface between the Program Core Team and the ...

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Automotive Program Buyer

Detroit, MI

... flooring, textile, and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett ... Leggett & Platt Automotive The Program Buyer is the interface between the Program Core Team and the ...

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How much do textile buyer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for textile buyer in the United States is $68,384.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Textile Buyer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Textile Buyer, you need expertise in textile sourcing, quality assessment, and negotiation, often complemented by a degree in textiles, fashion merchandising, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software, inventory management systems, and knowledge of global supply chain logistics is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills help you negotiate effectively and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. These abilities are crucial for ensuring timely procurement of high-quality textiles that meet budget and production requirements.

What is a Textile Buyer job?

A Textile Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing fabrics, materials, and textiles for a company, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. They analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory to meet production needs. A Textile Buyer works closely with designers, manufacturers, and suppliers to align purchases with business goals. Strong negotiation skills, industry knowledge, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Textile Buyer?

As a Textile Buyer, your typical day involves researching and identifying potential suppliers, evaluating sample fabrics for quality and suitability, and negotiating pricing and contract terms. You will regularly collaborate with designers, production teams, and logistics staff to ensure materials meet both creative and operational specifications. Tracking orders, managing inventory levels, and staying updated on market trends are also key parts of the role. The work is both strategic and hands-on, offering variety and frequent teamwork across departments.

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Buyer - Home Textiles

Buyer - Home Textiles

Meijer Companies Ltd

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Meijer rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 1,588 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

  • Weekly pay

  • Scheduling flexibility

  • Paid parental leave

  • Paid education assistance

  • Team member discount

  • Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

This position owns the assortment, pricing strategy, planogram, marketing, and managing of the vendor relationship to deliver the financial plan.


What You'll be Doing:

  • Drives the strategic direction of the area with the goal to make Meijer the most compelling place for our customers to shop by focusing on Pricing, Assortment, Brands, Marketing, and Store Presentation.
  • Utilize internal and external market information to anticipate trends and future customer needs to drive brand and item selection.
  • Visits stores (both Meijer and competition) regularly to proactively understand assortments, pricing and store presentation.
  • Works with the Merchandise Financial Planner on the financial plan.
  • Responsible for the overall direction and performance of a merchandising category.
  • Determines category position profile and assigns a role to each category.
  • Drives the category review and makes the recommendations based on analysis.
  • Works with team to develop and approves master and version planograms.
  • Determines pricing strategy for category / product that maintains Meijer's pricing integrity, drives sales, and direct margin dollars.
  • Reviews pricing analytics with Pricing team to determine optimal pricing.
  • The primary owner that ensures Meijer is competitively priced.
  • Determines promotional (advertising or price) based on competition and seasonality.
  • Collaborates with Inventory Manager on inventory needs to support promotional strategy.
  • Evaluates marketing effectiveness (lift over norm in sales and DM$) and leads changes to drive increases over prior year.
  • Approves markdown strategy that ties to plan.
  • Informs and elevates markdowns that do not tie to plan to MM and PM.
  • Negotiates with vendors for markdown support or returns.
  • Responsible for strong, action-oriented analysis of business in season, post season and long-term planning of category.
  • Uses analysis to drive assortment, marketing, pricing and store placement decisions.
  • Utilizes industry information to drive brand and item selection focusing on competing with both mass, big box and specialty retail.
  • Drives the Grow, Maintain, Downtrend category designations to create bottoms up plan to meet total area financial targets.
  • Mentors, trains and develops Business Analysts and Associate Buyers
  • This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree; or equivalent retail experience.
  • 3-7 years of experience in a Buying role
  • 6+ years of experience in the retail industry
  • Buying, inventory management and analysis experience required.
  • Knowledge of the market, retail business and customers.
  • Knowledge of business drivers (e.g. pricing, promotion, assortment).
  • Financial Planning skills.
  • Negotiations skills.
  • Sense of product trends.
  • Enthusiasm, Initiative and passion for retail.
  • Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience.

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