Buyer

Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. 

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

Buyer performs various purchasing functions within the Topp’s Sports and Entertainment Procurement business unit. This position is expected to own all areas related to the assigned product including but not limited to attending “walk throughs”, reviewing forecasts, reconciling raw material inventory, issuing purchase orders, processing invoices for payment, arranging and expediting shipments, collaborating with departments to find efficiencies, and acting as liaison between vendor and internal customer.

• Prepare purchase orders for services and materials
• Source new vendors based on internal customer specifications
• Ensure accurate and timely invoice processing
• Maintain costing file for assigned projects
• Initiate RFQ’s against assigned products
• Work with Product Management to ensure GIH dates are accurate and achieved
• Coordinate sample approvals for review
• Clarify specification and production concerns with vendor
• Track vendor performance and report metrics for improvement
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier contact database
• Create analytical reports as requested
• Track/Expedite shipments
• Crosstrain within other department functions
• Assist in on boarding new suppliers
• Coordinate CPSIA testing on required items

• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience
• Advanced level Excel skills are a MUST, Airtable experience a plus
• Navigate through both conflict and problem resolution
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Oracle a plus
• Ability to track and follow up on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organizational skills
• Proactive thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team located in various sites

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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