Buyer ( Apparel / Accessories )

Private Advertiser; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heritage brand

Collaborative team

Career development

Regional/global exposure

Cross‑functional work

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced Buyer – Apparel & Accessories to drive the accessories category across stores and e‑commerce. You will select and purchase products from our approved assortment, including bags, socks, care products, small leather goods, and other accessories.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, analytical rigor, and collaboration to optimize assortments, maximize performance, and meet brand and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in buying, merchandising, or retail purchasing.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management, planning, and purchasing systems.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese language skills are an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curate channel-specific accessory assortments aligned with brand positioning, customer needs, and pricing strategies.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer behavior to identify opportunities and assortment gaps.
• Leverage sales, inventory, and customer insights to forecast demand and refine buying decisions.
• Build balanced assortments that optimize style, pricing, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) and purchasing budgets within established buying guidelines.
• Analyze product performance and implement recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with sourcing, product development, and supply chain on availability, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure all selected products meet brand standards for quality, design, and value.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and support team development.
• Partner with Planning to align buying with financial targets and inventory strategies.
• Work with Marketing and E‑commerce to support launches and promotional activities.
• Guide regional and store teams on assortment priorities and performance expectations.

Skills

Business sense

Analytical skills

Decision making

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/M Merchandising

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer – Apparel / Accessories

Location: Fortress Hill, Hong Kong

Working Hours: European business hours (afternoon / evening schedule in Hong Kong)

About the Role

We are a global heritage brand seeking an experienced Buyer – Apparel & Accessories to drive the success of our accessories category across both retail stores and e-commerce channels. This role will be responsible for selecting and purchasing products from an internally developed and approved assortment, including bags, socks, care products, small leather goods, and other accessories.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, analytical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize assortments, maximize performance, and support both brand and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Collection Development

Curate channel-specific accessory assortments aligned with brand positioning, customer needs, and pricing strategies.

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer behavior to identify opportunities and assortment gaps.

Leverage sales, inventory, and customer insights to forecast demand and refine buying decisions.

Strategic Assortment Planning

Build balanced assortments that optimize style, pricing, margin, and inventory productivity.

Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) and purchasing budgets within established buying guidelines.

Analyze product performance and implement recommendations to maximize sales, improve profitability, and minimize markdown exposure.

Brand & Product Alignment

Collaborate closely with sourcing, product development, and supply chain teams on product availability, cost management, and delivery timelines.

Ensure all selected products meet brand standards for quality, design, and value.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communicate effectively with both direct and cross-functional stakeholders.

Support the development of team capabilities and category expertise.

Partner with Planning teams to align buying decisions with financial targets and inventory strategies.

Work closely with Marketing and E-commerce teams to support product launches, storytelling initiatives, and promotional activities.

Provide guidance to regional and store teams on assortment priorities and performance expectations.

Collaborate with Distribution and Supply Chain partners to ensure timely product flow and optimal inventory availability.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail purchasing, preferably within the accessories category.

Strong commercial, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Proficiency in inventory management, planning, and purchasing systems.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese language skills are an advantage.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a respected international heritage brand.

Collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing team environment.

Career development and progression opportunities.

Exposure to regional and global buying initiatives.

Dynamic role with significant cross‑functional and international stakeholder interaction.

Additional Information

This position requires working European business hours, which means regular afternoon and evening working hours based in Hong Kong. Applicants should be comfortable with this schedule and able to collaborate effectively with international teams across multiple time zones.