Senior Buyer Luxury (all genders)

BESTSECRET Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BESTSECRET Group in Paris is seeking a Senior Buyer Luxury to own the luxury category and shape our premium assortment. You will drive commercial performance by building strong relationships with leading luxury brands and translating market trends into compelling product selections.

The role requires strategic buying, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in luxury fashion. Based in Paris, the position focuses on delivering outstanding luxury offerings and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in luxury buying, category management or merchandising.
• Established network within the luxury brand landscape with relationships to suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering commercial outcomes.
• Analytical and commercially driven mindset with data-informed decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multiple functions.
• Entrepreneurial approach with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent business English; French is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the buying strategy for the luxury category in line with commercial targets.
• Manage the assortment portfolio and respond to customer demand and market trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with key luxury brand partners and negotiate effectively.
• Monitor category performance using data and market insights to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing and Operations to implement category plans.
• Communicate insights and priorities to internal stakeholders.
• Support the Buying Director in implementing category strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of buying processes and tools.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Economics or a comparable field

Job description

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Join BESTSECRET as a Senior Buyer Luxury (all genders) based in Paris, and take ownership of a high-impact category where strategic buying, strong brand partnerships and a sharp understanding of customer and market trends come together. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our luxury assortment, drive commercial performance and build strong relationships with leading luxury brands.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and execute the buying strategy for the assigned luxury category, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and category performance targets.
• Manage and develop the assortment portfolio, identifying opportunities to strengthen the brand mix, optimize product selection, and respond to customer demand and market trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key luxury brand partners, leading commercial discussions and negotiations to support business growth.
• Monitor category performance and proactively identify opportunities and risks, using data, market insights and customer trends to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Planning, Marketing and Operations, to ensure successful execution of category plans.
• Ensure relevant business insights, priorities and commercial updates are effectively communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Support the Buying Director in implementing category strategies and achieving business objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of buying processes, tools and ways of working to enhance efficiency and commercial performance.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Economics or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in luxury buying, category management or merchandising, with a strong understanding of the luxury fashion market.
• Established network within the luxury brand landscape and experience managing relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering successful commercial outcomes.
• Analytical and commercially driven mindset, with the ability to translate data and market insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Entrepreneurial approach with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent business English; French is a strong plus, and additional languages are considered an advantage.

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend - it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.