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Merchandise Buyer (Experienced)

Seattle, Washington; United States; Virtual Job ID JR2026501875 Category Business Support Services Role Type Virtual Post Date Apr. 06, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) - Merchandising and Experience Team plays a vital role in supporting our internal and external venues by developing, recommending, and delivering merchandise solutions that reflect Boeing’s brand and meet customer needs.

We are seeking a motivated Boeing Employee Merchandise and Boeing Store Buyer to join our team with a proven track record in the branded merchandise industry. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple milestones, adaptable to changing requirements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and customer-focused, with strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate to develop and execute the merchandise strategy for assigned retail and Boeing Employee Merchandise Programs categories, ensuring alignment with company goals, brand strategy, and market trends across multiple sales channels.

  • Curate and manage apparel assortments using customer insights, sales performance, and market trends. Lead initiatives to develop and customize exclusive products that align with brand standards.

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive merchandise strategy for Employee Merchandise Programs, establishing clear processes and fostering strong supplier partnerships to support the growth and success of these programs.

  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, high-quality products, and reliable delivery.

  • Continuously monitor industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to inform purchasing and assortment decisions.

  • Track sales across channels, evaluate product performance, and adjust assortments, pricing, and product lifecycle to meet sales targets and maximize profitability.

  • Collaborate closely with BBE teams, Marketing, IT, Operations, and Boeing Communications & Brand stakeholders to deliver consistent employee and customer experience.

  • Research and monitor the existing vendor base to identify new product and sourcing opportunities.

  • Negotiate terms and build vendor partnerships to secure preferential pricing, exclusive offerings, and support for markdowns.

  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with BBE processes, including trademark usage, sample handling, defective claims, shipping, and routing guidelines.

  • Communicate product and sales trends to the merchandise team and stakeholders.

Limited Travel

  • Conduct store visits as necessary to evaluate product performance and ensure effective site merchandising.

  • Attend trade shows and industry events as needed to stay current on product trends and strengthen supplier relationships.

  • As needed to meet business needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in buying, brand, retail, or merchandising roles.

  • 3+ years working independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments.

  • 3+ years communicating effectively (verbal and written) with leaders and colleagues. Ability to brief stakeholders of project status and performance.

  • 3+ years working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

  • Able and willing to travel 20% of the time domestically (once a quarter)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Brand Management, Business, or related field.

  • 3+ years’ of experience with Apparel categories

  • Experience with data analysis to drive assortment and pricing decisions.

  • Experience with CounterPoint POS or similar retail systems.

  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $71,400 - $110,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 20, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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