Manager, Buying (FTC)

Tapestry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kate Spade New York, part of the Tapestry family, is seeking a Manager, Buying (FTC) for Greater London. This role oversees product investment for Outlet across Europe, driving in-season performance against sales and margin targets.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to refine assortments, support RPAS/Cora analytics, and guide seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate has senior buying and planning experience in luxury fashion, with multi-category exposure to handbags and accessories,

Qualifications

• Significant buying and planning experience at Manager level.
• Multi-category experience, preferably across handbags and accessories.
• Strong numerical, analytical and financial skills.
• Working knowledge of RPAS, Cora or SAP is highly desirable.
• Advance proficiency in Excel.
• Experience coaching and supporting junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of the luxury fashion and accessories market.
• Experience within a global company or brand, supporting European markets.
• Ability to translate business priorities into clear team direction and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of product investment across Outlet categories, supporting in-season performance against sales and margin targets for Outlet stores in the region.
• Support Outlet buying strategies through product selections and door/online assortments, engaging cross-functional partners.
• Lead seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings and management of the seasonal milestone calendar.
• Provide weekly RPAS/Cora insights to Finance and Inventory Planning with clear actions.

Skills

Buying & Planning

Excel

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Market Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Handbags & Accessories

Data-driven

Commercial Acumen

Tools

RPAS

Cora

SAP

Job description

## Manager, Buying (FTC)Apply: Greater London, GBR (United Kingdom Corporate Office): Full time: Posted Today: JR17927Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.**Primary Purpose:** The Buying Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution of product investment across all categories, supporting in-season performance against financial targets for Kate Spade New York’s European Outlet channel. Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, the role will help deliver brand, product and planning strategies.**The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Buying/Planning to:*** Manage the day-to-day execution of product investment for Outlet product categories, supporting in-season performance against sales and margin targets for Outlet stores across the region* Support Outlet buying strategies through product selections and door/online assortments, helping to drive consumer engagement across channels in partnership with relevant cross-functional partners* Support seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings and management of the seasonal milestone calendar* Contribute to weekly team WSRM, providing financial overview, clear actions and updates* Monitor performance against sales and margin targets; identify in-season opportunities and risks, and recommend trading activities in line with the seasonal promotional calendar, AOP and SMI targets* Analyse product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitor activity and local market insights to identify regional opportunities and share findings with Global Merchandising* Support monthly RPAS/Cora activities, ensuring accuracy in partnership with Finance and Inventory Planning* Partner with the Inventory Planner to review on-hand inventory and recommend activities to support Global WOH/turn targets with clear actions and timelines* Develop and support junior team members while demonstrating leadership across the wider function* Coordinate go-to-market assets for Outlet doors in the region* Support future Made To Forecast strategy and growth of the Wholesale outlet business, including tiering strategy, product alignment and regional product nuances to support specific market needs* Align product and promotional strategies with Wholesale and Marketplace, using performance and inventory insights to share best practices across both channels* Partner with the Allocation team to prioritise Outlet allocations in line with floor-set launches and peak trading periods* Partner with Inventory Management annually and monthly to review the AOP and any updates* Build and maintain close working relationships with key regional and global partners* Promote best practices and effective ways of working to improve team productivity and understanding* Conduct ad hoc analysis and scenario planning to support current trading decisions and future business needs**The accomplished individual will possess:*** Significant buying and planning experience at Manager level, ideally within an Outlet channel* Multi-category experience, preferably across handbags and accessories* Strong numerical, analytical and financial skills, with a clear understanding of the key drivers of business growth* Working knowledge of RPAS, Cora or SAP is highly desirable* Advanced proficiency in Excel* Experience coaching and supporting junior team members* Strong knowledge of the luxury fashion and accessories market* Experience within a global company or brand, supporting European markets* Ability to use market and industry insights to shape strategy, maintain competitiveness and strengthen customer focus* A strategic, data-driven and solutions-focused approach, supported by strong commercial acumen* Ability to translate business priorities into clear team direction and make sound decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines* Ability to build strong regional and global partnerships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levelsPlease be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.**What Tapestry can offer you:*** Hybrid working (Tuesday - Thursday working from the office, Monday and Friday working remotely)* Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)* 1 paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects* Learning & development opportunities* Internal mobility & career progression* Regular social events - seasonal & cultural* Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council**Other benefits include:*** 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays* Multi brand discount up to 50% off – Coach and Kate Spade.* Private healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)* Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts* Private dental cover* Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven* Eyecare vouchers* Employee assistance programme* Enhanced employer pension contribution* Gym discount* Interest free season ticket loan* Cycle to work schemeAt Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers. If you are interested in this role but do not believe you meet all the set criteria, that’s ok. We are happy to work with individuals who have the drive, passion, agility and willingness to learn. So, take a chance and apply; you may just be who we are looking for. We would be delighted to hear from you.