Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.The Buyer drives the timely sourcing of best available products to achieve and exceed sales and margin goals.Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:Build and retain a high performing team that delivers the results and meets performance goalsCoach team on their professional and personal developmentFacilitate and lead change; continuously evaluate procedures within Buying office and provide/action recommendations for more effective business practicesAttend market shows as required to select and assemble collections and product assortments. Travel may include national and/or international marketsBuy product. Align the ‘buy’ to strategy - plan and select the range, type and quantity; decide on colour, size, price etc. and negotiate competitive bids to purchase within budgets and to drive profitAssess competitors, analyze buying patterns and predict future trendsSelect reliable and quality vendors to source the best available products at the best possible termsResponsible for managing, entering, and uploading purchase orders according to plan and forecastManage open-to-buy to maximize business opportunities and inventory controlEnsure timely delivery of merchandise, initiate cancellations or negotiate discounts on late deliveries as appropriateManage inventory; make timely profitability decisions; review existing inventory performance indicators and react quickly to change in demand, logistics and trendsDevelop financial plans in partnership; prepare and present Seasonal Business ReviewsBe proficient on all merchant systemsProvide product information, maintain regular communication and work co-operatively with the store teamObtain feedback on how the market responds to choices made and to market needs; seek customer feedbackCheck store merchandise assortments, displays, stock levels as well as consult customers during peak selling times and key special events (PSN, Designer Trunk Shows/PA's)Implement specific marketing plans for each department, based on advertising results and discussion with Marketing department and vendors, to maximize brand exposure and increase sales and profitability; participate in promotional activitiesNegotiate with vendors for marketing Co-Op, specialist program support, United Way and special events/personal appearances to reinforce HR Brand; maintain excellent vendor relationsEnsure advertised merchandise is adequately quantified and delivered and on timeLead, motivate, and retain a team of high performing employees that is capable of delivering resultsThe ideal candidate:Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business or Retail Management, or equivalent experience3 years proven Buying experience, preferably in luxury retailSound knowledge of purchasing principles and practices / Retail MathDemonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things doneExcellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as requiredConfident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skillsIs adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and changeHighly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skillsPassionate about fashion and luxury retailingProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Experience managing a $50M business in buyingExperience managing a large number of vendorsHiring Reason - Existing Vacancy#SSCSJHolt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$82,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 82.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.
