Associate Buyer, Women's Accessories - Luxury Growth

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; Texas; Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Exemplar Luxury Group in Texas is seeking an Associate Buyer to support the Buying team, assist in vendor selection, and help ensure the assortment meets Saks's high standards and customer needs. You will contribute to inventory productivity analysis, vendor profitability reviews, pricing strategy, and may mentor a team of Assistant Buyers, supporting category strategies and overall business goals.

This role offers growth within a dynamic luxury retailer, with comprehensive benefits and an

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a buying office with strong understanding of buying operations and retail strategy.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder trust.
• Proven track record of exceeding goals in complex organizations.
• Proficiency in retail math (markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, T/O, GMROI) and MS Office, Google Sheets/Docs, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with leadership capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, customer focus, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead market cycle, manage orders, and collaborate with Brand Partnerships and Buying Lead.
• Oversee checkbook management and support growth strategies.
• Analyze product selection, pricing, and vendor negotiations.
• Manage inventory, in-season product, markdowns, and RTVs.
• Track receipts and ensure inventory targets are met.
• Develop assortment strategies to meet financial goals and KPIs.
• Negotiate with partners and review financial plans.
• Manage OTB and markdown projections.
• Build cross-functional relationships with vendors.
• Collaborate with marketing and Store Planning teams.
• Mentor others in the ECDP program.
• Execute promotions with sales support teams.
• Meet sales and profit goals and manage buying office operations.

Conocimientos

Strong communicator

Leadership

Negotiation

Retail math

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience

Herramientas

MS Office

Google Sheets/Docs

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Exemplar Luxury Group in Texas is seeking an Associate Buyer to support the Buying team, assist in vendor selection, and help ensure the assortment meets Saks's high standards and customer needs. You will contribute to inventory productivity analysis, vendor profitability reviews, pricing strategy, and may mentor a team of Assistant Buyers, supporting category strategies and overall business goals.

This role offers growth within a dynamic luxury retailer, with comprehensive benefits and an