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Associate Buyer
Net-a-Porter
New York, NY, United States
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We are now looking for an Associate Buyer to join THE OUTNET Non-Apparel Buying team.
Responsibilities
• Working with the Buyer to manage the Annual buy budget, selection and buy strategy for the department to achieve sales and margin plan
• Negotiation of terms and conditions; reacting to sales, stock levels and OTB as appropriate as well as an overall knowledge of the larger department
• Managing and flexing OTB within Brands and Departments to hit the Annual plan but remaining opportunistic and driving the best possible return for the OTB in conjunction with the Buyer and Merchandiser
• Management of assigned area’s: product selections, OTB and strategy to fit in with the top line department
• Analyse weekly reports and work with Buyer & Merchandiser to review risks and maximise opportunities
• Deputising for the Buyer when appropriate; feeding back to Buying Manager and Buying Director as well as the wider business
• Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent and early flow of goods/merchandise to maximise sales and meet plan. Working with the Merchandising team
• 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
• Continuously updated Competitor knowledge within both off price and full price to insure The Outnet is the premier off price destination
• High level of trend awareness both for the Departments of responsibility and the market in general
• Feeding upload and buy strategies internally to all relevant teams, including Marketing, Upload and Editorial to insure the business is up to date with all developments
• Management and Development of Buyer’s Assistant in conjunction with the Buyer
Essential Skills & Requirements
• Should be currently working at Junior Buyer or Senior Assistant Buyer level
• 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
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient with the ability to self-motivate and drive initiative
• A proven track record of exceptional networking and negotiation skills
• A sense of personal style
• Keen eye for details
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve theOutnet.com offering
• Fluency in Italian and/or French desirable
Location: New York, NY
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.
Uniquely positioned in the high growth online luxury sector, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP has an unrivalled client base of more than 2.5 million high-spending customers, 27 million monthly unique visitors worldwide and combined 2015 net revenues of €1.7 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.