Senior Buyer, Softgoods- Contract
at Crunchyroll, LLC
Los Angeles, United States
About Crunchyroll
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
About the Role
We're looking for a contract Senior Buyer to drive growth across a multi-category, high-growth soft goods business. You'll lead a team, manage key partnerships, and deliver insights that support business goals.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drive strategic vision through market analysis, identifying customer and financial opportunities, and navigating organizational challenges
- Manage multiple categories, balancing objectives, metrics, and deliverables
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams, vendors, and external brands
- Onboard new partners and manage vendor exits as needed
- Analyze business performance and present actionable recommendations to leadership
- Lead, mentor, and coach your team, providing feedback and supporting professional growth
- Ensure products deliver value with a customer-first mindset
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives and support eCommerce leadership on projects
- Represent the company at trade shows, market meetings, and vendor engagements
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders, keeping everyone informed
We are considering remote applicants who can occasionally commute to attend meetings or work from our Los Angeles office.
About You
- 8+ years in buying, merchandising, or category management in soft goods
- Proven experience driving strategy and managing multi-category growth
- Track record in building and managing internal and external partnerships
- Skilled in onboarding partners and making vendor decisions aligned with strategy
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to present actionable recommendations
- Experienced in leading, mentoring, and developing a team
- Focused on product quality, price/value alignment, and customer-first approach
- Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills
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