Head of Buying Jobs
Head of Buying jobs are open across retail, fashion, grocery, and consumer goods, from mid-level manager to VP and Chief Merchant, with specializations in private label, category management, and global sourcing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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OVERVIEW
Spectacle Live is seeking an organized and motivated individual with a desire to work in the live entertainment industry. This full-time position will work closely with Spectacle Live’s Booking Department to support the day-to-day administrative and operational tasks associated with the booking, promotion, and execution of national touring artists in Spectacle Live venues. Core responsibilities include artist contract administration, internal department coordination, and general support of the booking process from initial offer through show completion.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the research and documentation of artist ticket sales, ticket prices, and market trends
- Edit and execute venue applications and related administrative processes
- Track, edit, and administer artist contracts and riders
- Maintain booking databases, reports, and other departmental records
- Coordinate and confirm show details and timelines with artists/agents and internal departments
- Serve as the liaison between the Booking Department and internal Production, Marketing, and Events teams
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Booking Department
- Represent Spectacle Live in-person at booked events as needed
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior contract management experience preferred
- Prior live entertainment or event experience preferred
SCHEDULE
- This is a full-time in-person position for 40 hours a week. Some event coverage (nights and weekends) required
- Position is based at Spectacle Live's corporate headquarters (Chelmsford, MA)
Pay: $47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
OVERVIEW
Spectacle Live is seeking an organized and motivated individual with a desire to work in the live entertainment industry. This full-time position will work closely with Spectacle Live’s Booking Department to support the day-to-day administrative and operational tasks associated with the booking, promotion, and execution of national touring artists in Spectacle Live venues. Core responsibilities include artist contract administration, internal department coordination, and general support of the booking process from initial offer through show completion.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the research and documentation of artist ticket sales, ticket prices, and market trends
- Edit and execute venue applications and related administrative processes
- Track, edit, and administer artist contracts and riders
- Maintain booking databases, reports, and other departmental records
- Coordinate and confirm show details and timelines with artists/agents and internal departments
- Serve as the liaison between the Booking Department and internal Production, Marketing, and Events teams
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Booking Department
- Represent Spectacle Live in-person at booked events as needed
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior contract management experience preferred
- Prior live entertainment or event experience preferred
SCHEDULE
- This is a full-time in-person position for 40 hours a week. Some event coverage (nights and weekends) required
- Position is based at Spectacle Live's corporate headquarters (Chelmsford, MA)
Pay: $47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Music
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of buying jobs.
- Five or more years of progressive buying or merchandising experience in a relevant retail category
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts
- Proficiency with retail planning and open-to-buy systems such as Oracle Retail or similar platforms
- Strong analytical skills with experience using merchandise reporting and inventory management tools
- Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, retail management, or a related field
- Experience developing and executing private label or exclusive product programs
Tips for Your Head of Buying Job Search
Quantify margin and sell-through results
Hiring managers for head of buying roles want to see numbers: gross margin improvement, sell-through rates, and inventory turn. Translate your buying decisions into measurable outcomes on your resume instead of describing responsibilities in general terms.
Name the vendor base you have managed
Head of buying job descriptions often specify domestic, overseas, or direct-import sourcing experience. Call out the specific regions, vendor counts, and order volumes you have managed so recruiters can match your background to their supply chain setup.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of buying openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by merchandise category
Head of buying roles are rarely interchangeable across categories. A background in apparel does not automatically transfer to home goods or food. Target postings where your specific category experience aligns, and lead with that alignment in your cover letter.
Prepare a merchandise strategy case study
Many head of buying interviews include a merchandise planning or assortment exercise. Walk into any interview ready to explain how you built or restructured a category, what data you used, and what the business outcome was.
Negotiate by anchoring to market complexity
When discussing compensation, frame your ask around the complexity of the vendor base, the number of SKUs managed, and the budget you will oversee. These are the variables that drive pay differentiation for buying leadership, not tenure alone.
Head of Buying Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of buyings?
Amazon, ECPJ, and Celestica are hiring the most head of buyings right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around retailers planning seasonal resets or expanding private label assortments.
How many head of buying jobs are remote?
About 71% of head of buying openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is relatively low compared to other senior roles. Sub-specializations in digital or e-commerce buying tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements, while store-brand and fashion buying roles most often require on-site presence for vendor meetings and sample reviews.
How do you become a head of buying?
Most heads of buying move up through a progression of assistant buyer, buyer, and senior buyer roles within a single retail category before stepping into a leadership position. Building fluency in open-to-buy planning, vendor negotiation, and assortment strategy is essential. Demonstrating that you can develop junior buyers and own category P&L results is typically what triggers the promotion to a head-level role.
Can you get hired as a head of buying without direct leadership experience?
It is possible if you can show indirect leadership, such as mentoring junior buyers, leading cross-functional projects, or owning a category from strategy through execution without a formal title. Retailers hiring into buying leadership for the first time often look for candidates who have managed complex vendor relationships independently and driven measurable category growth, even without direct reports on their resume.
What does the head of buying interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on category expertise and leadership style. Later rounds usually include a merchandise or assortment case study, a presentation to a cross-functional panel, and conversations with finance or planning partners. Final-round interviews often involve a discussion of how you would restructure or grow a specific category within the company's existing assortment.
Where can I find and apply to head of buying jobs?
You can find and apply to head of buying jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your category background and seniority level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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