Senior Merchant - Professional Supply Chain

The Senior Merchant for Professional Supply Chain plays a crucial role in driving the success of designated product categories, focusing on both internal dynamics and external market trends. In this leadership position, you will guide a dedicated team of Merchants and Associate Merchants, enhancing their skills in assortment building and negotiation to fuel category growth. Your primary goal will be to optimize sales, margins, and inventory efficiency across the unit. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of Associate Merchants, facilitating recruitment, development, and performance management. Oversee category margin and develop strategies for financial recovery and performance improvement. Craft and implement effective go-to-market strategies that align with our company's overall objectives. Engage in long-term planning and forecasting to promote category growth and profitability. Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, evaluate competitor offerings, and discover localization opportunities to strengthen category strategies. Execute regular product line and business performance reviews to assess outcomes and refine strategies. Analyze category performance metrics, sales trends, and market conditions to guide strategic decision-making. Provide insights on product performance and customer feedback to senior leadership. Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, ensuring alignment with merchandising objectives to secure successful bids. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field, along with 5-7 years of relevant merchandising experience. 3-5 years of experience with profit and loss management is preferred. Demonstrated experience in retail buying in large or big box retailers or B2B distribution. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential. Proven expertise in developing and executing category strategies with robust analytical abilities. Successful track record in team leadership and managing cross-functional projects. Extensive experience in high-stakes negotiations with suppliers and vendors, successfully securing favorable terms and strategies. Lowe's is committed to equal employment opportunities and conducts all personnel practices without discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any protected category under applicable laws. Compensation may vary based on various factors, including position, location, education, and experience. For more information about our benefits and eligibility, please refer to our career website.

Created: 2026-03-11