Associate Buyer - Kids

Associate Buyer

At Fanatics Commerce, the Associate Buyer bridges the gap between operational execution and category ownership providing analytical support, vendor management, and early-stage assortment responsibility.

Supporting a Buyer, the Associate Buyer plays a critical role in managing parts of the assortment, building vendor relationships, and driving financial accountability. This role prepares talent for the step into full Buyer ownership.

Category & Assortment Support

• Partner with the Buyer to execute the merchandising strategy and assortment plan.
• Manage item setup, product lifecycle tracking, and in-season adjustments.
• Take ownership of select categories or programs within the broader assortment.

Vendor & Market Engagement

Business Performance & Financial Accountability

Team Collaboration & Development

Model Our Bold Leadership Principles

What You Bring to the Team

Where You'll Work

Why Fanatics

At Fanatics, our Associate Buyers are more than merchants they're storytellers, strategists, and fan champions.

With vertical capabilities, fan access, and a best-in-class platform, this is your opportunity to make bold decisions, build an iconic category, and help shape the future of fan retail.

What's in It for You

Culture : Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape a culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

Benefits : We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $85,500, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.