Retail Purchasing Specialist

ALO•Beverly Hills, CA

23h•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Retail Purchasing Specialist owns procurement and purchasing for Capex and Opex categories that directly shape the customer-facing brand experience. This role partners closely with Visual Merchandising, Store Development, and Finance to translate creative intent into scalable, cost-effective, and operationally sound purchasing strategies—without compromising brand standards. The ideal candidate blends creative fluency, supplier strategy, and operational discipline, and is comfortable operating at the intersection of design, budget, and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Design Management, Operations, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing, with exposure to visual or retail categories.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated experience working directly with creative and design teams.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Able to work independently and be a self-starter
React quickly to changes while adhering to calendar deadlines
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end fixture purchasing for new store builds, remodels, and capital improvement projects globally
Track data that supports brand consistency, speed to market, and cost control.
Identify, onboard, and manage specialized vendors
Support RFPs, pilots, and negotiations
Balance custom vs. standard solutions to optimize scalability and ROI.
Maintain warehoused fixture inventories globally
Track vendor performance issues and escalate risks or delays
Maintain pricing files, spec books, and vendor documentation
Support multi-site rollouts, refreshes, and special launch transitions.
Troubleshoot quality issues, damages, substitutions, and last-minute changes.
Partner with Facilities and Store Ops on installation, maintenance, and replacement strategies.
Manage Opex budgets for visual programs in partnership with Finance
Partner with Legal on MSAs, SOWs, and service agreements.
Leverage procurement tools and ERPs to increase visibility and control.
Logistics support for international shipments