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Buyer
Net-a-Porter
New York, NY, United States
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THE OUTNET is the most fashionable fashion outlet. Since its launch in April 2009, by the people behind the award-winning website NET-A-PORTER, THE OUTNET has quickly established itself as the chic, go-to destination for the global, style-conscious shopper looking for the best designer brands at a great discount price.
We are now looking for a talented Buyer to join THE OUTNET Buying team.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the seasonal buy budget and buy strategy for the department
• Responsible for negotiation of terms, conditions and deliveries to ensure consistent and flow of stock to maximize sales and margin
• Managing and flexing OTB within Brands to hit the quarterly targets but remaining opportunistic and driving the best possible return for the OTB
• Proactive continuous global product sourcing in an opportunistic environment, developing existing relationships and fostering new relationships, including international travel
• Maintain and develop best position with vendors to insure we are the exclusive or first point of call for any off price activity
• Analyse weekly reports and work with Merchandiser to review risks and maximise opportunities
• Up to date competitor knowledge within both off price and full price to ensure THE OUTNET is the premier off price destination
• Using strong knowledge of luxury RTW market to source and recommend appropriate new brands
• Feeding upload and buy strategies internally to all relevant teams, including Marketing, Upload and Editorial
• Management and development of junior team members
• Feedback on department to Buying Manager and Buying Director
Essential Skills & Requirements:
• Significant commercial experience gained in a Buying role
• Extensive relevant experience in luxury fashion retailing within a multi-brand environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the creative flair to drive a business forward
• Proven commercial experience of trading in a fast paced and reactive environment
• Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through buying strategy
• Good judgement and decision making skills with confidence in suggesting calculated risks.
• Off price experience not necessary but must demonstrate an enthusiasm and interest in off-price
• Experience in managing individuals or a small team
• A proven track record of networking, negotiation skills
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient with the ability to self-motivate and drive initiative
• A sense of personal style and a keen eye for details
Location: Manhattan
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
To Apply: Please apply online with your CV and a supporting cover note explaining why you are suitable and interested in this opportunity.
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
About Us:
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is the world’s leading online luxury fashion retailer. The Group is a Global company with Anglo-Italian roots, the result of a game-changing merger, which in October 2015, brought together YOOX GROUP and THE NET -A-PORTER GROUP; the two companies had revolutionized the luxury fashion industry since their birth in 2000.
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is a unique business with an unrivalled offering including multi-brand in-season online stores NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, and multi-brand off-season online stores YOOX and THE OUTNET, as well as numerous ONLINE FLAGSHIP STORES, all “Powered by YNAP”. Through a joint venture established in 2012, YOOX NET -A-PORTER GROUP has partnered with Kering to manage the ONLINE FLAGSHIP STORES of several of the French group's luxury brands.
In 2016, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP joined forces with Symphony, an entity controlled by Mohamed Alabbar’s family, to establish a ground-breaking joint venture to create the Middle East’s undisputed leader for online luxury retail.
Uniquely positioned in the high growth online luxury sector, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP has an unrivalled client base of more than 2.9 million high-spending customers, 29 million monthly unique visitors worldwide and combined 2016 net revenues of €1.9 billion. The Group has offices and operations in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong and delivers to more than 180 countries around the world. YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange as YNAP.
For further information: www.ynap.com | Linkedin: YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP | Twitter: @YNAP