Senior Buyer

R2 Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

R2 Global in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to lead the buying function for a growing multi-channel consumer brand with a strong DTC presence and retail stores. You will own day-to-day buying across the full assortment and lead a small team, collaborating with planning, marketing, eCommerce and retail channels.

The ideal candidate has buying experience in retail or consumer goods, proven ownership of seasonal buys, OTB and PO management, and a data-driven approach to reorders,

Qualifications

• Buying experience within retail or consumer goods.
• Proven ownership of seasonal buys, OTB and PO management.
• Strong in-season trader, using style, channel and store data to drive reorders, depth and markdown calls.
• Experience leading and developing a buying team.
• Multi-channel background across eCommerce and retail, with DTC a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day buying across the full assortment.
• Manage a small buying team and collaborate with planning, marketing, eCommerce and retail channels.
• Drive data-informed buying decisions and ensure optimal assortment mix.

Skills

Buying experience

Retail/consumer goods

Seasonal buys

OTB management

PO management

Multi-channel buying

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Buying Manager - Toronto, ON - up to $120,000 CAD base salary

Here at R2 we have partnered with a growing multi-channel consumer brand who are looking for a Senior Buying Manager to lead their buying function.

With a strong DTC business alongside retail stores, this is a chance to own day-to-day buying across the full assortment, lead a small team and work closely with planning, marketing and the eCommerce and retail channels. It suits a commercial operator who lets the data make the buy.

What are we looking for?

• buying experience within retail or consumer goods
• Proven ownership of seasonal buys, OTB and PO management
• Strong in-season trader, using style, channel and store data to drive reorders, depth and markdown calls
• Experience leading and developing a buying team
• Multi-channel background across eCommerce and retail, with DTC a big plus