Buyer

La Maison Simons Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Telemedicine

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Group insurance & RRSP

Discount on Simons purchases

Public transport access

Job summary

Simons in Quebec City is seeking a Buyer for our head office in Old Quebec. This full-time, on-site role combines fashion insight with business acumen to shape assortments and drive profitability.

You will train as a Buyer before assuming full responsibilities, manage a multi-million-dollar buying budget, collaborate with design and manufacturing, and travel to work with international suppliers. The role offers flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package, with career growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong passion for fashion.
• Solid understanding of business management principles.
• Comfort analyzing numbers and data.
• Bold decision-making with openness to feedback.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Valid passport for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and management of a multi-million-dollar buying budget.
• Create a coherent and tasteful product assortment that aligns with our brand image.
• Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to develop trendy and competitive products.
• Implement commercial strategies to support inventory productivity, increase profitability and maximize sales team activities.
• Conduct ongoing market studies to identify customer needs and meet them effectively.
• Build long-lasting relationships with international suppliers through seasonal business trips.

Skills

Fashion passion

Data analysis

Business management

Bilingual FR/EN

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones.

Full-time position at our head office in the heart of Old Quebec. Please note that this role requires a physical presence on site.

The Buyer is at the heart of our operations and is the primary guardians of our fashion authority and our reputation of excellence. This person operates at the crossroads of fashion and business. More specifically, they study cultural and fashion trends and apply commercial principles to them in order to offer our customer trend-forward assortments and products. This person will undergo a training period before being appointed as a Buyer. During this time, they will hold the title of Buyer in training until they are able to independently perform all the responsibilities of the role.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the development and management of a multi-million-dollar buying budget.
• Create a coherent and tasteful product assortment that aligns with our brand image.
• Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams to develop trendy and competitive products.
• Implement commercial strategies to support inventory productivity, increase company profitability and maximize the activities of the sales teams.
• Conduct ongoing market studies and analyses to identify or customers' needs and effectively meet them.
• Build long-lasting relationships with our international suppliers through seasonal business trips.

Desired profile

• Have a bachelor's degree.
• Have a strong passion for fashion.
• Have a solid understanding of business management principles.
• Be highly comfortable analyzing numbers and data.
• Be able to make bold decisions and stand by your ideas, while also welcoming constructive feedback.
• Be able to communicate effectively in both French and English, orally and in writing, in order to interact properly with various international suppliers.
• Hold a valid passport to travel internationally.

Benefits

• Available Flexible hours
• A telemedicine service
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Group insurance plan and RRSP.
• Discount on your Simons purchases.
• Workplace accessible by public transport.

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones. Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential. Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Creativity, community, and our employees' well-being are embedded in our DNA. Find a career that's right for you in one of our stores, at our head office, or at our Campus in Quebec City. At Simons, we care about our employees and their families. We believe that even small gestures can have a huge impact. We offer flexibility, as well as generous salaries and benefits to our team, all in a warm and welcoming environment. See all our benefits.

We are always looking for talent,