The Third Party Product Buyer will help expand Onward Reserve's third party assortment through thoughtful product discovery and strategic buying decisions. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's mission to offer the most authentic environments for apparel and gifts by curating differentiated third party products that align with the brand.

Reports to: Head of Merchandising & Planning

Core Responsibilities:

1. Source & Curate 3rd-Party Products

Identify, evaluate and recommend third-party product lines that align with Onward Reserve's brand identity and customer lifestyle.

2. Vendor Relationship Management

Build relationships with third-party vendors and brand partners; manage pricing, terms and order timelines. Represent Onward at relevant trade shows and industry events.

3. Buy Planning & Inventory Strategy

Assist in placing buys based on sales trends, margin targets and channel-specific demand (stores & ecomm only).

4. Sell-Through & Margin Analysis

Track and analyze performance of third-party SKUs by location and channel. Partner with planning and finance teams to ensure optimized turn, revenue and gross margin contribution.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with Creative, Ecomm and Operations teams to ensure smooth product launches, allocations and merchandising.

Measurables:

• Sell-Through % by Vendor and Location
• Gross Margin % on Third-Party Products
• PO, WIP & Delivery Tracking by Location
• 3rd Party Turn by Vendor and Location