PRIMARY ARMS

Since our founding in 2007, Primary Arms has served as Houston’s premier tactical brand, and we’re seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Just like Houston itself, our legacy is built on its diversity. No matter where you come from, or where your skills align, Primary Arms is a place where you’ll find a network of support and personal growth. In this industry, every day brings new opportunities, and our teams rely on one another to discover them.

So, whether you’re a young professional, a steadfast Veteran, an impassioned artist, or just a genuine firearms enthusiast, we welcome you to Primary Arms.

WHY PRIMARY ARMS

Primary Arms provides a career unlike any other.

We’re in one of America’s fastest-moving industries, where technologies and prospects are constantly evolving. Our success comes from a passion for nonstop improvement—whether in developing a new Optical design or by adding a growing brand to our eCommerce site. At Primary Arms, any employee can contribute to excellence, and at every level, we openly invite improvement.

Though we’ve grown a lot since our humble beginnings, Primary Arms still feels like a small, tightly-knit business where everyone is an essential part of our team. That’s why we offer compelling benefits packages, which show our commitment to our employees.

BENEFITS

Primary Arms is committed to competitive compensation with frequent growth opportunities. We evaluate our wages not just by the firearms industry, but by the job market as a whole, so you’re always fairly rewarded for your time and contributions.

Beyond compensation, we also offer competitive 401 (k) options with matching to help you save for retirement. You can also choose from a wide variety of comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance plans. We do our best to tailor these offerings to our employees' needs, helping them to direct their income exactly as desired.

Of course, our employees also receive a considerable company discount on anything we make or carry, which includes over 15,000 products. If you’re passionate about firearms or the outdoors, there’s no better way to save money while staying up-to-date on your favorite hobbies.

Buyer - MIL/LE & GOV Assortment

Pearland, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

Job Overview

The Buyer is responsible for category assortments and associated products. Including responsibly for cost, margins, pricing and payment terms. The Buyer handles various aspects including, but not limited to, promotion planning, forecasting, vendor relations, online sales and new products additions that are added to their category assortment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Creates, updates, and manages robust product assortments
Meets sales and margin targets
New product additions and product development
Product management and product lifecycles
Manages and reviews category assortments
Negotiates prices and terms with Vendors and Wholesale Distributors
Cost negotiation and product margins
Product pricing strategy
Vendor relations
Competitive Analysis
Promotion planning, forecasting, and ordering
Collects and posts blackout dates from Vendors
Prepares for meetings and trade shows (creates reports, reviews information, etc.)
Tracks new releases, competitive pricing and rebates
Tests and evaluate samples
Trade show and Vendor Facility Travel required

Opportunities for Growth

The natural trajectory for someone in the Buyer position within the Merchandising Department is the Senior Buyer position. As such positions become available, the ideal candidate will have mastered all: (1) job responsibilities and duties and (2) the relationships of the Buyer position. The ideal candidate will have clearly demonstrated the ability to manage his/her own time and their portion of the business.

Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

2–4 years of buying, merchandising, or category management experience (retail or wholesale environment preferred)
Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to achieve cost savings and margin growth
Analytical skills to interpret sales data, forecasts, and industry trends
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and relationship management skills with vendors and internal teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel for trade shows and vendor visits as required
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under tight deadlines

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