Buyer - RTW Womens - Department Stores

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Buyer to join our Buying team, with strong expertise across our prestigious portfolio of Luxury Ready‑to‑Wear, Womenswear within a high‑volume, multi‑brand environment.

The role is responsible for planning and identifying product requirements, sourcing and purchasing the right quantities to meet customer demand while maximizing profitability. You will play a critical role in shaping fashion‑forward assortments, driving sell‑through, and supporting the overall retail strategy.

This position requires a strong commercial mindset to ensure a competitive and commercially viable product range that is aligned with market trends, luxury brand positioning, and business objectives.



 



Buying & Merchandising

• Plan and select product ranges, type, quality, and quantities in line with customer demand, market trends, budgets, and sell‑through targets, in collaboration with the Division Merchandise Manager (DMM/GMM).
• Execute purchasing activities according to approved brand purchase plans.
• Monitor stock levels across stores and work closely with Planning to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Review weekly sales performance against targets and recommend corrective buying strategies.
• Analyze buy feedback and sales data to recommend continuation, liquidation, or discontinuation of product lines.

• Analyze market trends, seasonal demand, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions.
• Conduct regular store visits across markets to assess brand performance and competitive positioning.\

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and principals, ensuring adherence to contract terms.
• Negotiate with suppliers for training support and commercial terms where applicable.
• Prepare periodic performance and trend reports for internal stakeholders and principals.

• Support Marketing and PR teams by validating product selections for campaigns.
• Ensure merchandise availability for promotions in the right quantities and timelines.

• Provide guidance, motivation, and development support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture aligned with business goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Qualification in Retailing, Retail Management, Buying, Sales, or a related field preferred.

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  5–8 years of end‑to‑end Buying experience within the retail high‑end luxury sector.
  
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  Minimum 3 years of dedicated experience in Luxury Ready‑to‑Wear, Womenswear, with exposure to high‑volume, multi‑brand environments.
  
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  Strong expertise in accountable for planning and identifying product requirements, sourcing the right quantities to meet customer demand while maximizing profitability, and contributing to fashion‑forward assortments and overall retail performance.
  

• Customer Focus & Commercial Acumen
• Strong Analytical & Market Awareness
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Agile Learner with Attention to Detail

• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting & Decision Making
• People Development & Coaching