Buyer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of buying experience; women's contemporary buying experience is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Buyer with demonstrated ownership of a brand matrix or segment.
• Proficiency in Excel and retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, open-to-buy, and inventory productivity measures.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, training, or managing junior buying team members.
• Proficiency in email and Microsoft applications.
• Advanced negotiation skills and a track record of securing favorable vendor terms.
• Logical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop strong, synergistic relationships with diverse teams and personnel.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to excel in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Ability to mentor, provide constructive feedback, motivate a team, and work successfully with different personality types.
• Ability to meet and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and market awareness.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Business.
• Women's contemporary buying experience.
• People management experience.
• E-commerce experience.
• Experience navigating multi-brand, multi-site buying organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead assortment strategy and make macro-level trend decisions across an assigned segment.
• Evolve core product through innovation and establish a clear assortment point of view across the segment.
• Own and evolve the brand matrix, including sourcing new brands and managing current partnerships.
• Identify company-wide trends and translate them into actionable strategy within the assigned zone.
• Analyze sales history, inventory levels, and key metrics such as turn, gross margin, STI, and open-to-buy to create plans that optimize sell-through and profitability.
• Calculate and manage gross margin, turnover, and open-to-buy for the segment.
• Negotiate with vendors on RAs, sell-through guarantees, and discounts, building strategic, long-term partnerships.
• Take calculated risks, mitigate risk, and develop data-backed, trend-forward strategies to scale segment revenue or improve underperforming categories.
• Review sales results, strategize timely markdowns, and manage aged inventory through strategic liquidation.
• Lead the relationship with the analyst to align on segment goals and use analytical support.
• Partner with Buying Management, Merchandising, Marketing, FWRD, and Men's teams on trends, crossover brands, and shared strategy.
• Oversee order placement, reorders, and tracking through the Buying Assistant to ensure timely merchandise receipt.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Buyers, Associate Buyers, and Buyers through ongoing guidance, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Lead special projects supporting broader company initiatives beyond the assigned segment.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies across the buying organization.