Yves Saint Laurent Associate Buyer, Women's Ready-to-Wear

New York • USA

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, was founded in 1961 and became a pioneer in prêt-à-porter with its revolutionary 'Rive Gauche' collection in 1966. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to lead the luxury fashion world under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers an extensive range of products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and accessories, maintaining its reputation for elegance and innovation.

1. Inspire passion for Women's Ready-to-Wear both internally and externally.
2. Support the development and execution of seasonal buying strategies for Women's RTW.
3. Assist in curating market-specific assortments aligned with brand vision and commercial opportunity.
4. Partner with the buyer to analyze sales performance and identify actionable insights to drive category growth.
5. Monitor business by store and SKU to optimize stock levels and maximize local opportunities.
6. Support core replenishment strategy and inventory optimization.
7. Prepare weekly, seasonal, and ad hoc business recaps with clear recommendations.
8. Partner with global teams in Paris on product feedback, pricing strategy, and regional market needs.
9. Act as liaison between regional and global partners.
10. Develop strong partnerships with store leaders to capture qualitative and quantitative feedback.
11. Lead and support in-store product trainings to inspire product knowledge and brand storytelling.
12. Maintain strong awareness of competitive landscape and evolving client profiles.
13. Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, E-Commerce, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain, and Client Services.

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. 3–4 years of buying experience within luxury retail, preferably in RTW.

1. Deep passion for the brand and the Women's RTW category.
2. Strong taste level and appreciation for luxury product and design.
3. Demonstrated business acumen with solid retail math expertise (sell-through, stock-to-sales, inventory turn, etc.).
4. Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
5. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.

3–4 years of buying experience within luxury retail, preferably in Ready-to-Wear.

Bachelor’s degree required.

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $80,000-84,000, plus bonus eligibility.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contributions.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, embracing diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company believes that diversity enriches the workplace, opens up opportunities for talent expression, and enhances adaptability in a changing world.