Senior Buyer, Apparel, Shopbop

Shopbop; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer for Apparel to develop effective category strategies and manage vendor relations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of procurement strategy experience, strong negotiation skills, and analytical capabilities. This role demands leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Competitive compensation is provided, ranging from $109,000 to $185,000 annually based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement strategy experience.
• Strong numeric and analytic aptitude with Open‑To‑Buy metrics.
• Experience managing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for the SB customer.
• Conduct vendor negotiations and manage relations.
• Oversee in-season management and assortment planning.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Shopbop is looking for a seasoned, results-oriented Senior Buyer for Apparel. The buyer will have a deep understanding of the business’ and vendors' needs and can profitably translate those needs into the right category strategy for the SB customer. This individual will also have applicable experience in assortment planning, in-season management, vendor negotiations, and co‑op management.

The successful candidate will be a high‑energy self‑starter with strong business judgment, acute analytical skills, compelling presentation skills, strong relationships in the Contemporary market segment, and will have the demonstrated ability to use creative thinking and innovation to solve complex problems. This individual will thrive in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment and will have a track record of successful negotiation and overall relationship building and management. Proven leadership and project management skills are a must.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of creating, defining, and implementing procurement strategy experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of the vendors that make up the Apparel market segment, both established and emerging.
• Proven negotiation skills and vendor management experience required.
• Technical aptitude with web‑based tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing direct reports of varying levels.
• Fashion‑forward sensibility and the demonstrated ability to identify key items and trends in the marketplace and execute a merchandising strategy to profitability drive sales.
• Strong numeric and analytic aptitude, including in-depth understanding of Open‑To‑Buy financial metrics.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and drive business performance.
• High level of professionalism and positive, forward‑thinking, team oriented attitude.
• Solid organizational and time‑management skills and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Bop LLC

Job ID: A3112324