Job Description
Buyer
The company operates in the retail industry in Brooklyn.
Job Description
Research and analyze market trends, competitor assortments, and customer buying patterns to identify emerging styles and opportunities aligned with target demographics.
Develop and curate seasonal product assortments, including selecting styles, colors, fabrics, and quantities that balance fashion appeal, value pricing, and profitability.
Negotiate with domestic and international vendors/suppliers on pricing, terms, delivery schedules, minimums, and quality standards to achieve optimal cost and margin targets.
Manage open-to-buy (OTB) plans, monitor inventory levels, and adjust purchases based on sales performance, markdown strategies, and inventory productivity metrics (e.g., turn, GMROI, sell-through).
Collaborate closely with merchandising, planning, allocation, visual, and store operations teams to ensure seamless product flow, in-store presentation, and promotional execution.
Track and evaluate post-purchase performance through sales data, reports, and store feedback; make data-driven adjustments to future buys.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and stay ahead of industry developments through market visits, trade shows, and trend resources.
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for assigned categories or divisions.
Support special projects, new store openings, and growth initiatives as needed.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful 'Buyer' should have:
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
3-5+ years of experience as a Buyer, with significant focus on Plus Size women's apparel.
Proven track record in retail math: strong proficiency in markup, margin planning, open-to-buy management, inventory productivity measures (e.g., turn, sell-through, GMROI), and sales forecasting.
Excellent eye for fashion trends and deep understanding of company's value-conscious, trend-driven customer base.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced spreadsheets, pivot tables, data analysis) and other retail systems; familiarity with merchandising/planning software a plus.
Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills (verbal and written) in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Positive, upbeat, team-oriented personality with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a significant advantage.
Willingness to travel as needed for market research, vendor meetings, or trade shows.
What's on Offer
Permanent Buyer position in Brooklyn.
Salary of $150,000 to $210,000.
PTO.
401(k).
Job Summary
Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector: Procurement / Spend Analysis
Industry: Retail
Where: Brooklyn
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Brooklyn, NY |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$210,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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