Buying Manager- THE OUTNET, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion retailer seeks a Buying Manager to develop seasonal buying strategies and manage a talented team. This role requires proven experience in luxury fashion retail, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a desire to enhance customer experience. Join a collaborative environment with a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Performance bonus schemes

Company pension contributions

Staff discount and exclusive sales

Private healthcare for you and your family

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Buying Manager or Senior Buyer in luxury fashion.
• Ability to discuss trends and luxury customer insights.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead seasonal Buying strategies.
• Inspire and motivate the Buying team.
• Ensure Open-to-Buys achieve business KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Job description

Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 designer fashion brands at exceptional prices of up to 70% off.

Strong relationships with leading luxury brands elevate THE OUTNET, with a dedicated buying team in London purchasing over 90% of stock direct. THE OUTNET is renowned for high-end designer collaborations, offering unique and limited-edition exclusives for its discerning global customers alongside in-house label Iris & Ink.

THE OUTNET caters to a global audience with a local and tailored approach, offering local language sites in the Middle East and Japan and native checkout for all markets. With a focus on exceptional customer service, THE OUTNET offers a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, inspiring editorial content, express worldwide shipping to over 100 countries and customer care services in 11 languages, available 24/7, 365 days a year. THE OUTNET is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.

THE OUTNET are now seeking a talented Buying Manager to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:

Location: Our Westfield o ffice in London

Reporting into: Head of Buying

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
• A pension that both you and the company contribute too
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Develop and lead seasonal Buying strategies in conjunction with category Buyers and key stakeholders
• Inspire and motivate the Buy team to be strategic when planning to achieve margin targets and objectives set
• Ensure the Open-to-Buys (OTB) for respective areas are met to achieve business KPI’s sales, margin, full price sell thru and total sell thru targets
• Direct global pricing and product strategy across all territories
• Deputise for the Head of Buying and to ensure full participation in the trading meetings and WSSI re-forecasts
• Trend forecast and range plan with THE OUTNET Fashion Director
• Maintain and develop new and existing vendor relationships
• Ensure all Buying categories build a cohesive, commercial and innovative range with global reach
• Work cross functionally with all key stakeholders to ensure product and ranges are maximised and pushed through all sales channels creatively
• Consistently have the team negotiate the most competitive payment and trade terms and discounts for our Buy
• Cover Market and lead the Buy process – with feedback to Buying and Merchandising Managers
• Take ownership of order submission and final approval of seasonal buy
• Champion and lead a culture of collaboration and team spirit, encouraging constructive challenge.
• Grow, develop and retain a world class team, to ensure the efficient and effective deployment of people and resources within budget.
• Consistently drive the team to negotiate the most competitive payment terms and discounts for our Buy.
• Manage annual travel budget for the teams and work with the Head of Buying on mapping out best practice for all travel for the Buying team.
• Set and review targets and objectives with team members on a regularly basis aligned to HR policies and procedures.
• Update team of operating plans, strategic business developments and changes and ensure they function effectively to achieve THE OUTNET's business goals

The type of person we are looking for:

• Extensive proven experience as a Buying Manager or Senior Buyer in multi-branded buying within the luxury fashion retail space
• Ability to talk knowledgeably about brands, trends and the luxury customer
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the creative flair to drive a business forward
• Strong numeracy, analytical and computer skills
• Proven track record of delivering incremental sales growth in a commercial environment
• Ability to demonstrate significant previous experience of leading and working in cross functional teams
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks and ability to create business opportunities and follow through
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Professional with excellent communication skills, strong rapport building
• Experience leading by example
• Pro-active nature and ability to constantly improve THE OUTNET offering.
• Brand ambassador mind-set and represent the business both internally and externally when in market.
• Desire to be the best and provide exceptional customer value and experience.

From the moment you join the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly. Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Workplace Type: Hybrid