Junior Buyer

Position: Junior Buyer for Luxury Monobrands

Skillset:

1. Buying experience in luxury fashion
2. Jobseekers from any country

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a detailed understanding of the department and market trends for the category.
2. Collaborate with the Buyer/line manager to define the product strategy and execute it via the right assortment.
3. Incorporate store team and customer feedback to build the assortment for the category.
4. Present and update VP buying/Head of buying with performance insights and analysis.
5. React quickly to feedback and requests from senior management.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Research and source industry trends and new brands/products for the portfolio.
2. Maintain communication with suppliers and assist with ordering, delivery, and payment of merchandise.
3. Help the Buyer research and select quality merchandise suppliers at the best price.
4. Control merchandise selection for sales within agreed markdowns and stock levels.
5. Place re-orders in consultation with buyers and communicate relevant information to all parties.
6. Maintain an accurate database of vendor agreements and forward completed agreements to Merchandise Planning.
7. Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide recommendations per brand portfolio.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Promote urgency and establish accountability in the team.
2. Develop relationships and build rapport with a variety of people.
3. Analyze complex situations and distinguish between relevant and unimportant information.
4. Communicate messages clearly and adjust content to meet diverse stakeholder needs.
5. Actively seek to develop new skills and seek assignments that challenge comfort zones.
6. Make high-quality decisions based on input from pertinent sources.

Qualifications:

1. Preferred degree in a fashion-related subject.
2. Minimum 4 years of Buying experience in luxury fashion - monobrands (womenswear, menswear, kidswear, footwear, handbags, and accessories).
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Ability to create product and trend presentations.
5. Strong brand management and negotiation skills.
6. Excellent English communication skills.
7. Experience working with senior stakeholders and brand principals.
8. Agile problem solver with strong leadership skills.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel frequently depending on business needs.

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