Buyer Jobs in New York
Buyer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in retail and fashion merchandising, consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution, and healthcare supply chain, with openings at every level from entry-level assistant buyer through senior and director roles. New York City, White Plains, and Buffalo are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Macy's, Ralph Lauren, and Pfizer maintain significant procurement and merchandising operations. The most in-demand specialties include fashion and apparel buying, indirect procurement, and strategic sourcing for healthcare and manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Be part of an amazing story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Associate Buyer will elevate Macy’s competitive position by buying merchandise to drive sales and profitability across stores and online for your family of business. You will work closely with existing vendors to curate a distinguished Macy’s assortment, as well as seek out new and differentiating vendors to satisfy our customer demand. The Associate, Buyer will focus on achieving sales, gross margin, turn over and pricing execution in your assigned area of the business. You will develop and implement strategies by vendor, collaborating with planning to analyze and respond to sales trends.
An Associate Buyer is known as a trusted, collaborative, and results-oriented leader, serving as a key business partner and change agent with the ability to lead through influence. Demonstrating professional maturity and industry credibility, the ideal candidate must navigate and lead effectively through significant complexity. A crucial aspect is the candidate's comfort and effectiveness in promptly evaluating and phasing out legacy approaches that no longer align with the current strategy. Equally valued is the candidate's reputation for visionary thinking and a strong commitment to swift decision-making.
What You Will Do
- Make all purchasing decisions independently of Buying Director that satisfies the customer demand to achieves sales, turn and margin plan.
- Understand competitive marketplace and pursues white space opportunities that align with company strategy.
- Competitive shop and determine the action necessary to address competitive challenges. Identify any product opportunities and provide suggestions and input in product development to vendors.
- Support Buying Director to drive in-season business effectively by influencing promotional strategies based on current business needs.
- Attend Market appointments prepared with strategic assortment plans and an understanding of product to support customer preferences.
- Set the vision and determine call to action for assortment-building opportunities in partnership with Planning, Pricing and Cross Functional partners.
- Collaborate with planning partner to develop and execute assortment strategy.
- Develop pre-season assortment vision that ties to company key priorities and insights from Digital and Planning Director counterparts.
- Partner with Financial Planning to ensure department-level financial targets support assortment strategy.
- Decide on in-season changes for the department and vendors based on sales, margin, and turn forecast from Financial Planning.
- Support the Financial Planning and Buying Director in building seasonal strategy components based on targets.
- Provide Buying Director with category, class, and item performance analysis to assist in determining in-season item-level changes to make.
- Maintain an industry presence that allows for connections, new business opportunities, and ideas at Macy’s. Represent and support the Macy’s brand while maintaining this presence.
- Communicate with vendors to ensure timely collection of MDAs/markdowns/RTVs and partner with Financial Planning to ensure alignment with in-season VMT input.
- Rely on data analytics (PE and dynamic pricing) to develop POS and Perm pricing strategy and ensure execution is as intended, hitting financial metrics and driving sales and profitability.
- Review discount rate and sales performance in promo planner, making adjustments as needed to hit financial sales and margin goals.
- Execute both POS pricing in promo planner, using dynamic recommends, and work with the associate buyer on permanent markdown execution in UPM.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need
Financial Business Acumen: Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.
Retail Strategy and Tactics: In-depth knowledge of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes..
Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in leading teams through change ensuring successful adaptation.
Visionary Thinking: Ability to be a forward thinking and innovative leader with a vision to drive transformative strategies propelling family of business to new heights.
Communication Skills: Effective communication with candor, valuing open debate to bring the best ideas to life.
Growth Mindset: A growth-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Experience in driving strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.
Collaboration and Coordination: Skill in partnering closely with General Business Managers (GBMs) and Digital Directors for coordination and alignment across digital strategy and families of business.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 3+ years of direct experience.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
Be part of an amazing story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Associate Buyer will elevate Macy’s competitive position by buying merchandise to drive sales and profitability across stores and online for your family of business. You will work closely with existing vendors to curate a distinguished Macy’s assortment, as well as seek out new and differentiating vendors to satisfy our customer demand. The Associate, Buyer will focus on achieving sales, gross margin, turn over and pricing execution in your assigned area of the business. You will develop and implement strategies by vendor, collaborating with planning to analyze and respond to sales trends.
An Associate Buyer is known as a trusted, collaborative, and results-oriented leader, serving as a key business partner and change agent with the ability to lead through influence. Demonstrating professional maturity and industry credibility, the ideal candidate must navigate and lead effectively through significant complexity. A crucial aspect is the candidate's comfort and effectiveness in promptly evaluating and phasing out legacy approaches that no longer align with the current strategy. Equally valued is the candidate's reputation for visionary thinking and a strong commitment to swift decision-making.
What You Will Do
- Make all purchasing decisions independently of Buying Director that satisfies the customer demand to achieves sales, turn and margin plan.
- Understand competitive marketplace and pursues white space opportunities that align with company strategy.
- Competitive shop and determine the action necessary to address competitive challenges. Identify any product opportunities and provide suggestions and input in product development to vendors.
- Support Buying Director to drive in-season business effectively by influencing promotional strategies based on current business needs.
- Attend Market appointments prepared with strategic assortment plans and an understanding of product to support customer preferences.
- Set the vision and determine call to action for assortment-building opportunities in partnership with Planning, Pricing and Cross Functional partners.
- Collaborate with planning partner to develop and execute assortment strategy.
- Develop pre-season assortment vision that ties to company key priorities and insights from Digital and Planning Director counterparts.
- Partner with Financial Planning to ensure department-level financial targets support assortment strategy.
- Decide on in-season changes for the department and vendors based on sales, margin, and turn forecast from Financial Planning.
- Support the Financial Planning and Buying Director in building seasonal strategy components based on targets.
- Provide Buying Director with category, class, and item performance analysis to assist in determining in-season item-level changes to make.
- Maintain an industry presence that allows for connections, new business opportunities, and ideas at Macy’s. Represent and support the Macy’s brand while maintaining this presence.
- Communicate with vendors to ensure timely collection of MDAs/markdowns/RTVs and partner with Financial Planning to ensure alignment with in-season VMT input.
- Rely on data analytics (PE and dynamic pricing) to develop POS and Perm pricing strategy and ensure execution is as intended, hitting financial metrics and driving sales and profitability.
- Review discount rate and sales performance in promo planner, making adjustments as needed to hit financial sales and margin goals.
- Execute both POS pricing in promo planner, using dynamic recommends, and work with the associate buyer on permanent markdown execution in UPM.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need
Financial Business Acumen: Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.
Retail Strategy and Tactics: In-depth knowledge of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes..
Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in leading teams through change ensuring successful adaptation.
Visionary Thinking: Ability to be a forward thinking and innovative leader with a vision to drive transformative strategies propelling family of business to new heights.
Communication Skills: Effective communication with candor, valuing open debate to bring the best ideas to life.
Growth Mindset: A growth-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Experience in driving strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.
Collaboration and Coordination: Skill in partnering closely with General Business Managers (GBMs) and Digital Directors for coordination and alignment across digital strategy and families of business.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 3+ years of direct experience.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
MERCH00
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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Buyer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Media & Entertainment
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in buyer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, merchandising, or a related field required
- Experience with purchase order management and vendor negotiation in a New York market
- Proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or retail merchandising systems
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to manage open-to-buy budgets
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential preferred by many employers
- Familiarity with New York retail or wholesale vendor landscape and sourcing networks
Buyer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a buyer in New York?
Becoming a buyer in New York typically starts with a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, fashion merchandising, or a related field, as New York does not require a state-issued license for most buyer roles. Many candidates begin in assistant buyer or inventory analyst positions with major New York retailers or CPG companies, building vendor management and data analysis skills. Earning a CPSM credential from the Institute for Supply Management strengthens your candidacy considerably in New York's competitive market.
Which companies hire buyers in New York?
Employers hiring buyers in New York right now include Augmentis, Macy's, and Crossmedia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's concentration of major retail headquarters, fashion houses, and large hospital systems means consistent buyer demand well beyond the typical corporate office environment.
Which New York cities have the most buyer jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Buffalo have the most buyer openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its density of retail headquarters, fashion brands, and healthcare systems, while White Plains draws procurement roles from corporate campuses in Westchester County and Buffalo supports buyer demand through manufacturing, distribution, and regional healthcare networks.
Are there remote buyer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, particularly in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and corporate purchasing where the work is analytical and system-based. About 61% of buyer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-heavy nature of most non-retail buyer functions. Fashion and retail buying roles are far less likely to be remote given their dependence on vendor meetings and sample reviews.
How can I get hired as a buyer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an assistant buyer or procurement coordinator role at a large New York retailer or healthcare system, where structured rotational programs exist for candidates without direct buying experience. Employers like large New York-based department store groups and academic medical centers regularly hire from supply chain or business degree programs into entry-level sourcing analyst positions. Building proficiency in Excel and an ERP system, and completing a CPSM candidacy, gives candidates without experience a measurable edge over the field.
Where can I find and apply to buyer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to buyer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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