Menswear Buyer FTC

Michael Kors Stores California; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion luxury company in London is seeking a Buyer to lead the buying and trading of Menswear products. The successful candidate will manage product strategies and collaborate across functions to deliver compelling assortments. Candidates should have prior experience at Buyer level and a background in Menswear is preferred. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance

Hybrid Working Model

LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program

Pension Contributions

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Private Health and Dental Coverage

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Buyer level or equivalent.
• Background in Menswear preferred.
• Prior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end buying strategy for Mens RTW Footwear & Accessories.
• Lead weekly and monthly trade meetings for Menswear.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising.

Skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Dynamic and resilient mindset

Commercial mindset

Tools

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented globally‑minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative fast‑paced environment then we would love to hear from you!

CAPRI HOLDINGS is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic founder‑led brands Versace Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. Our commitment to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each brand as we design innovative products across the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories. The unique DNA and heritage of each brand combined with the diversity and passion of our people and our dedication to clients and communities define our success.

Title : Buyer (FTC)

Reports to : Director Buying

Division : Menswear

Department Overview

We are looking for a commercially minded Buyer to lead the buying and trading of Mens Ready‑to‑Wear Mens Accessories and Mens Footwear across our EMEA Full Price stores E‑Commerce and Outlet channels.

This role is responsible for delivering product strategies compelling assortments driving sales and margin and collaborating across functions to support the customer experience brand impression and meet financial objectives.

What you’ll do

• Own the end‑to‑end buying strategy for Mens RTW Footwear & Accessories across multiple channels and regions.
• Deliver cohesive commercial assortments tailored to store profiles regional needs and seasonal trends.
• Balance long‑term strategic goals with short‑term trading opportunities to maximise sales and profit.
• Lead weekly and monthly trade meetings for Menswear analysing product performance and financial KPIs and delivering actions to drive business.
• Prepare seasonal hindsight reports and build forward‑looking strategies aligned with topline business objectives through data‑driven insights customer feedback and market trends.
• Collaborate with the wider Buying team to manage cross‑divisional responsibilities.
• Partner with the Merchandise Planning team to identify business and stock opportunities manage product lifecycle and drive reorders.
• Work closely with the Allocation function to ensure accurate and timely product distribution.
• Collaborate with Marketing Visual Merchandising Store Operations ECOM and Wholesale Merchandising to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Build strong relationships with Global and EMEA Merchandising functions and Global Buying teams to support product development initiatives to meet local product needs.
• Liaise with the EMEA Product Merchandising team to influence pricing strategies to drive margin and sales.
• Stay ahead of consumer trends and the competitive landscape to inform product range decisions.
• Communicate strategic priorities across the business through seasonal presentations and regular updates.
• Lead develop and inspire a high‑performing buying team fostering collaboration across departments.
• Frequent travel for market appointments and store visits to maintain close alignment with customer needs and product performance.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with the following experience and skills but these aren’t set in stone. If you bring something extra to the table we’d love to hear from you!

Wed love to see:

• Creative problem‑solving skills a d ynamic and resilient mindset with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment at a fast pace are a must.
• Previous experience at Buyer level or equivalent
• Background in Menswear preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literate advanced Excel skills
• Prior management experience
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills
• Strong commercial mindset

MK Perks

From your very first day with us we want you to feel welcomed supported and truly part of the team. To help make your experience rewarding we offer a range of benefits designed to enrich your journey.

• Cross‑Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.
• Paid Parental Leave Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.
• Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance Recharge with paid time off throughout the year.
• Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.
• Hybrid Working Model Collaborate in the office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program Confidential support for mental emotional and financial well‑being.
• Pension Contributions Build your future with company‑backed retirement support.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Receive elevated financial support during life's biggest milestones.
• Private Health and Dental Coverage Access premium care for your health and wellness.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age military status disability genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

Employment Type: Full‑Time