Neiman Marcus Buyer, Women's Advanced Designer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $87,400–148,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.
Buyer, Women's Advanced Designer at Saks Global in New York. Lead merchandising strategy for luxury women's designer categories with $87.4K–$148K annual salary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category and pre-season planning strategy in collaboration with merchandise planners, leveraging past performance and trend insights
- Build customer-centered assortment framework and allocation strategies based on customer insights, trend analysis, and fashion intelligence
- Set product display and flow strategies aligned with planning guardrails and marketing initiatives
- Lead market preparation activities and brand selection aligned with buying guardrails and category direction
- Coordinate buys with brand partners, collaborate on exclusive merchandise, and manage day-to-day vendor communications
- Review daily performance reports and implement in-season optimization levers to drive business performance
- Negotiate with brand partners throughout the season to improve results through style swaps, capsule collections, returns, and matrix expansion
- Provide mentorship and hands-on training to Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Coordinators
- Attend monthly OTB meetings, present bottoms-up business context, and escalate opportunities and risks to leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience
- 5+ years of buying office experience with strong understanding of buying operations and retail strategy
- Proven business acumen with strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities
- Expertise in retail mathematics including markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, turnover, GMROI, and assortment planning
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong vendor and internal relationship management abilities
- Strategic thinking with agility to adapt to changing business needs
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed
Skills
Experience
5+ years of experience in a buying office with demonstrated expertise in buying operations, retail strategy, vendor management, and product assortment across multiple seasons and market cycles.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 87,400 to USD 148,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount, and additional voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.
Culture
Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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