Anthropologie Senior Buyer - Accessories

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

As a Senior Buyer of Accessories at Anthropologie, you are the ultimate curator. You will balance "gut-feeling" creativity with analytical rigor to build a product mix that is bold, commercially relevant, and emotionally resonant. In the Accessories category you are defining the finishing touches that express our customer's personal style. You will lead the strategy for private label and market collections, ensuring our assortment remains a differentiated global destination.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a high-volume buying role.
Proven track record of managing complex assortments in any design-led category.
Deep understanding of our target customer and the ability to translate micro-trends into "must-have" products.
Comfort with the statistical components of the business—IMU%, GM%, sell-through, and WOS.
Proactive, "owner" mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and looking for opportunities to grow the business.
Ability to clearly and confidently present seasonal strategies to senior leadership and collaborate across departments (Visual, Marketing, and Planning).

Nice To Haves

Experience in Accessories is a plus.

Responsibilities

Architect a brand-appropriate, balanced product mix, merging customer feedback with macro lifestyle trends to ensure accessories collections feel "ahead of the curve."
Proactively manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB), using data-driven insights to maximize the "hype" factor of key items while managing risk through smart reorders and markdown execution.
Partner with in-house Design and Sourcing teams to bring a creative vision to life, ensuring quality and "hand-feel" align with premium brand standards.
Build and negotiate with global suppliers to secure exclusivity and favorable terms, representing the brand with integrity and attracting partners that align with Anthropologie’s artistic and ethical values.
Lead and develop a high-performing team (Assistant/Associate Buyers), fostering a culture of accountability, creative risk-taking, and professional growth.