Buyer – Soft Goods (Men's)

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing a premium assortment of outdoor products, superior shopping experiences, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast fulfillment, and inspirational, community-centered content.   We are seeking a Buyer – Men’s Soft Goods who brings strong merchandising fundamentals, curiosity about the customer, and a desire to continuously improve how buying work gets done. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in the craft of buying and open to learning new tools and approaches—including emerging technologies—when they add value to the work.   This role is challenging – above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have a big role within a fast-paced team. This position will report into the DMM – Men’s and Accessories. What you get to do:  Assortment Building

Build and manage a compelling men’s soft goods assortment aligned to brand strategy, customer needs, and market trends

Use historical performance, market insights, and customer data to inform buy decisions and forecasts

Vendor Relationships & Negotiations

Negotiate cost, margin, dating, exclusives, and support with a long-term, relationship-driven mindset

Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Purchase Order & Workflow Management

Create and manage purchase orders, size and color breakouts, and delivery timelines

Partner cross-functionally to improve processes, accuracy, and speed as the business scales

Promotions & Merchandising

Collaborate with Marketing and Planning to align promotions with inventory availability and seasonal strategy

Support pricing, markdowns, and promotional planning based on sell-through and inventory health

Inventory Management

Monitor inventory performance and lifecycle from initial buy through exit

Manage replenishment, markdowns, and end-of-life strategies to drive healthy turns and margin

Team Collaboration & Growth

Partner closely with Associate and Assistant Buyers, Planning, Marketing, and Operations

Contribute ideas for improving tools, workflows, and ways of working—whether through process improvements, better reporting, or new technology over time

What You Bring to the Role:

3–5 years of buying experience; e-commerce and/or outdoor industry preferred.

A forward-thinking mindset with experience using or willingness to adopt AI platforms and tools to optimize work.

Proactive and decisive; thrives in a fast-paced, tech-savvy environment.

Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable buying decisions.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills; comfortable working across automated systems and multi-channel inputs.

Collaborative and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Deep understanding of retail math, assortment planning, and merchandising fundamentals.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); bonus if familiar with AI-enhanced reporting tools.

Willingness to travel to trade shows, vendor meetings, and field visits as needed..

What’s in it for you? Joining Backcountry isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer: 

Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.  

AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.  

Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.  

Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies 

What our interview process looks like:

📞 Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry.  

🧠 Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.  

💬 Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking.  

📩 Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate.