Buyer Footwear

As a Buyer Footwear at Holt Renfrew, you will drive the timely sourcing of the best available products to achieve and exceed sales and margin goals. This role involves building and retaining a high-performing team, coaching for professional development, and facilitating change within the Buying office.

• Build and retain a high-performing team to meet performance goals.
• Coach team members on professional and personal development.
• Facilitate and lead change, evaluating procedures for more effective business practices.
• Attend market shows to select and assemble collections and product assortments.
• Buy products aligning with strategy, plan, and budget to drive profit.
• Assess competitors, analyze buying patterns, and predict future trends.
• Select reliable vendors to source quality products at favorable terms.
• Manage purchase orders, inventory control, and open-to-buy opportunities.
• Ensure timely delivery of merchandise and negotiate discounts on late deliveries.
• Develop financial plans and present Seasonal Business Reviews.
• Provide product information and maintain communication with the store team.
• Implement marketing plans to maximize brand exposure and sales.
• Negotiate with vendors for marketing support and maintain excellent vendor relations.

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Retail Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of proven Buying experience, preferably in luxury retail.
• Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and Retail Math.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing a $50M business in buying.
• Experience managing a large number of vendors.