Buyer @MRPORTER

YOOX Net‑a‑Porter Group
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Negotiation","Analytical skills","People management","Decision-making"]

Own seasonal buying and range planning for MR PORTER, managing OTB, assortment, pricing, stock, and sales targets to deliver a balanced, customer-focused range. Lead negotiations and commercial strategy to secure exclusive brands, optimize margins, and maximize profitability. Monitor supplier and product performance, drive market leadership via trend and competitor analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen the customer proposition across channels while leading and developing direct reports.

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YOOX Net‑a‑Porter Group
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Buyer @MRPORTER

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Job Summary

Own seasonal buying and range planning for MR PORTER, managing OTB, assortment, pricing, stock, and sales targets to deliver a balanced, customer-focused range. Lead negotiations and commercial strategy to secure exclusive brands, optimize margins, and maximize profitability. Monitor supplier and product performance, drive market leadership via trend and competitor analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen the customer proposition across channels while leading and developing direct reports.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · 12 months
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own seasonal buying and range planning in partnership with Merchandising, managing OTB, assortment, pricing, stock, and sales targets.
  • •Lead department strategy and negotiations to secure exclusive brands and ranges, optimize margins, and build commercial partnerships.
  • •Drive market leadership by identifying emerging trends, monitoring markets, analyzing competitors, and sourcing new products and collaborations.
  • •Develop and execute pricing and intake margin strategies, managing full-price sell-through through forward planning and data-driven decisions.
  • •Lead, coach, and develop an Assistant Buyer and Buyers Admin, providing performance management and training.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:PensionHealth InsuranceFlexible Working

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience operating at Junior Buyer or Buyer level within a multi-brand, luxury retail environment.
  • •Proven commercial trading experience in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
  • •Track record of creating business impact through buying strategy and decision-making.
  • •Strong networking and negotiation skills with good judgement.
  • •Strong analytical and IT skills, plus exceptional people management experience.
Experience:Luxury retailMulti-brand retail
Skills:NegotiationAnalytical skillsPeople managementDecision-making

Company Brief

YOOX Net‑a‑Porter Group
YOOX Net‑a‑Porter Group (YNAP) operates global online luxury fashion retail platforms, combining marketplaces and direct retail for designer apparel, accessories and lifestyle products, serving customers worldwide with e‑commerce, logistics and digital marketing services.
Industry: E-commerce
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2015
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