Senior Buyer

Paul Fredrick MenStyle • Wyomissing, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading the merchandising and buying strategy for assigned men’s apparel and accessories categories within a growing omni channel environment, with an emphasis on Ecommerce. This role owns the end-to-end product lifecycle, including assortment strategy, vendor partnerships, financial performance, and team leadership. The Senior Buyer drives sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity while ensuring a compelling and competitive product offering aligned with brand vision and customer demand.
The Senior Buyer provides leadership, coaching, and development for an Associate Buyer and Merchandising Assistant. As a key cross-functional partner, the Senior Buyer collaborates closely with Planning, Creative, Marketing, and Operations to ensure successful execution of merchandising strategies and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of buying experience, preferably in ecommerce and menswear.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and managing profitable product categories.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen.
• Deep understanding of men’s apparel and accessories trends and customer preferences.
• Strategic thinker with strong product instincts and creative vision.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management expertise.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of seasonal and annual product strategies for assigned categories.
• Define and drive assortment architecture, ensuring alignment with customer insights, trends, competitive landscape, and business goals.
• Own category-level financial performance including sales, gross margin, turn, and inventory productivity.
• Analyze historical performance and leverage data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Make final buying decisions including product selection, pricing strategy, and order quantities.
• Oversee product development process, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and margin targets.
• Collaborate with design/vendor partners to deliver exclusive and differentiated product.
• Evaluate product performance and optimize assortments through in-season management.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships; act as primary point of contact for key suppliers.
• Lead negotiations around cost, margin, minimums, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Identify and onboard new vendors to enhance assortment and drive innovation.
• Ensure vendor accountability in quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Partner closely with Planning to develop and execute category-level financial plans.
• Manage open-to-buy and ensure alignment with sales trends and inventory targets.
• Oversee purchase order strategy, ensuring accuracy, timing, and execution.
• Lead in-season adjustments including reorder decisions, markdown strategy, and exit plans.
• Manage, mentor, and develop an Associate Buyer and Merchandising Assistant, providing guidance on merchandising, analysis, and professional development.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability for overall category results.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Partner with Creative and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive product storytelling and go-to-market execution.
• Provide direction for product presentation, copy accuracy, pricing strategy, and promotional alignment.
• Participate in key milestone meetings including assortment reviews, catalog planning, and marketing presentations.
• Collaborate with Operations and Logistics to ensure timely delivery and product availability.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer behavior.
• Translate insights into actionable assortment strategies and new product opportunities.
• Shop the market regularly to stay ahead of emerging trends and innovations in men’s fashion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior