Strategic Women's Fashion Buyer — Basel HQ, 100%

Manor AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor AG, Basel Headquarters, Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Buyer (Women’s Fashion) 100% to join our Basel team as of 1 October 2026. You will lead category strategy, pre‑season planning, and vendor negotiations while driving lifecycle management and pricing aligned with margins.

You hold a Bachelor’s in Business/Merchandising and 3–5 years buying experience in a multi-brand retail environment, with Swiss market knowledge and fluency in English plus German/French/Italian.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in Buying, preferably within a multi-brand retailer or department store.
• Strong financial understanding and vendor negotiation experience.
• Ability to define and communicate a clear vision, inspiring teams and driving execution.
• Specific experience in the Swiss retail market.
• Genuine passion for womenswear and an eye for product, silhouette, fabric, and styling.
• English plus German/French/Italian proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine category strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Own pre-season range planning and selection.
• Partner with Merchandise Planner to finalize targets, margins, and assortment architecture.
• Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and consumer insights.
• Identify, negotiate with brands and suppliers for competitive pricing and exclusives.
• Develop vendor relationships through performance reviews and joint business planning.
• Ensure product data accuracy, sample management, compliance, and quality standards.
• Collaborate on marketing and new product introductions.
• Manage SKU productivity, category segmentation and lifecycle planning.
• Set retail pricing and promotional frameworks aligned with margin targets.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Category strategy

Financial understanding

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Merchandising

Job description

Manor AG, Basel Headquarters, Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Buyer (Women’s Fashion) 100% to join our Basel team as of 1 October 2026. You will lead category strategy, pre‑season planning, and vendor negotiations while driving lifecycle management and pricing aligned with margins.

You hold a Bachelor’s in Business/Merchandising and 3–5 years buying experience in a multi-brand retail environment, with Swiss market knowledge and fluency in English plus German/French/Italian.