Urban Outfitters Buyer - Women's Branded Apparel

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Urban Outfitters is looking for a Buyer of Women’s Branded Product—a visionary curator who can navigate the complex world of wholesale with finesse. You aren't just selecting product; you are building a marketplace. You will be the bridge between UO and the world’s most iconic legacy brands, while simultaneously scouting the "next big thing" to launch on our platform. We are on a mission to fuel the next generation of individuality by being the ultimate destination for both the brands they already love and the ones they haven’t discovered yet.
The Impact You’ll Make: The Brand Architect
In this role, you blend the eye of a stylist with the mind of a high-stakes negotiator. You will manage a portfolio of third-party brands, ensuring their DNA aligns perfectly with the UO aesthetic while driving explosive commercial growth.

Requirements

• The Track Record: 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced buying role, with a heavy emphasis on branded/wholesale procurement. You have a proven history of managing high-volume accounts and a "hit list" of brands you’ve successfully launched or scaled.
• Wholesale Fluency: You speak the language of wholesale. You understand the nuances of vendor terms, margin protection, and shipping windows.
• The "Eye": You have an innate ability to spot the "Next Big Brand." You understand why a brand is cool, how to keep it cool, and how to sell that cool to a global audience.
• Analytical Power: You’re a pro with retail math (IMU%, MD%, WOS). You turn complex data into a crystal-clear strategy for growth.
• The Connector: You are an expert at building relationships. Whether it’s a legacy CEO or an indie designer, you build trust and excitement.
• Education: Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in a buying role is preferred.
• Demographic Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of the target customer and the ability to select the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations.
• Analytical Understanding: Comfort with use of statistical components of the business (IMU%, MD%, GM%, selloff, WOS, etc.) and the OTB.
• Communication: Positive, professional, and timely communication with teams, supporting departments, vendors, and suppliers.
• Assertiveness: Clearly and confidently express ideas, needs, and boundaries in a respectful manner.
• Time Management: Proactively plans and controls time to efficiently deliver team priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail Orientation: Focus on and manage the small details of a task or project to consistently produce high-quality work.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for the outcomes of your work and the decisions that lead to those outcomes. Hold yourself accountable.
• Inclusivity: Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Branded Curation
• Relationship Building & Wholesale Mastery
• Trend-Relevant & Commercially Viable Growth
• Analytical Rigor & Financial Ownership

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees