Buyer at The Good Feet Store – Portland, Oregon

CHANGE LIVES & LOVE WHAT YOU DO

Good Feet is a specialty retail store focused on the health and wellness of our clients. As a company, our mission is to positively impact the well-being of our clients. We lead our unique industry and have proprietary products that clients can only find through our stores. We are searching for a collaborative, detailed, and results-oriented Buyer to join our Portland, OR team. If you are looking for a position where you can truly make a difference in someone's quality of life, we would like to meet you!

• Position title: Buyer
• Team: Operations
• Reports to: Operations Director
• Employment type: full-time individual contributor. Hybrid work schedule based in Portland, Oregon. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• Salary - base starting range: $75,000 - $84,000
• Benefits: health, dental, and vision benefits with eligibility the first of the month after 30 days of employment; 70% employer contribution to medical, dental, and vision premiums; 401K with up to 4% company match; 40% employee discount on all products; generous PTO and sick time.

Position Overview:

The Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing decisions that support product availability, inventory health, and gross profit performance. This role focuses on analyzing sales trends, monitoring inventory levels, and placing accurate purchase orders to ensure the right products are available at the right time and cost. The Buyer works closely with Operations, Finance, and Store teams to align purchasing activity with demand, inventory targets, and company objectives. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound purchasing decisions using data and established purchasing processes.

The Buyer is also expected to demonstrate curiosity and openness toward emerging technologies that improve purchasing, forecasting, and inventory management, including tools that incorporate automation and data analytics. The Buyer reports to the Operations Director and plays a key role in maintaining efficient inventory flow and supporting overall margin performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Execution

• Execute purchasing plans for assigned product categories.
• Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to determine appropriate order quantities and timing.
• Place and manage purchase orders while ensuring accuracy in product details, pricing, and quantities.
• Monitor incoming orders and coordinate with operations teams to maintain product availability.

Inventory Management

• Maintain healthy inventory levels that support sales demand while avoiding overstock.
• Monitor aging inventory and identify purchasing adjustments to reduce slow-moving products.
• Track inventory performance including stock levels, turnover, and product movement.

Data Analysis & Decision Support

• Use sales reports, inventory metrics, and purchasing tools to guide buying decisions.
• Identify product performance trends and adjust purchasing activity accordingly.
• Escalate risks such as supply gaps, stockouts, or inventory overages.

Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize purchasing systems, inventory platforms, and reporting tools to support buying decisions.
• Demonstrate interest in emerging technology (may include AI-assisted forecasting, inventory optimization tools, automation, or data analytics platforms).
• Identify opportunities where technology could improve purchasing accuracy, inventory visibility, or operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Operations and Store Teams to align purchasing activity with operational needs.
• Work with Finance to ensure purchasing aligns with cost targets and budgets.
• Support company initiatives impacting product flow or inventory planning.

Process Accuracy & Compliance

• Maintain accurate purchase orders, records, and documentation.
• Follow internal purchasing processes and controls.
• Support improvements to purchasing workflows and inventory management practices.

Abilities and Skills:

• Accountable for actions; takes ownership of purchasing responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
• Analytical thinker.
• Uses data and inventory insights to guide purchasing decisions.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Maintains high accuracy in purchasing documentation and order management.
• Demonstrates adaptability; responds effectively to changing inventory conditions, supply constraints, or demand shifts.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to learn. Demonstrates ongoing interest in technology, automation, and data tools that improve buying and inventory performance.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience as a product buyer, purchasing specialist, or similar role.
• Experience working with inventory management and purchasing processes.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required (Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, purchasing platforms, or inventory management software preferred.
• Experience with or strong interest in emerging technology (forecasting tools, automation, or advanced analytics related to purchasing and inventory management).