Saks Global Assistant Buyer, Women's Designer Ready-to-Wear
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $59,000–79,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Saks Global
Saks Global is a leading multi‑brand luxury retailer that includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks OFF 5TH. The organisation pairs an extensive portfolio of premium maisons with omnichannel capabilities and customer data to deliver personalised luxury experiences across stores and e‑commerce.
Assistant Buyer, Women's Designer RTW at Bergdorf Goodman (Saks Global) in New York — $59,000–$79,000, merchandising role supporting buying operations and vendor relations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the divisional buyer in achieving sales and gross margin objectives for women's designer ready‑to‑wear.
- Manage day‑to‑day operations of the buying office, including vendor communications and store support.
- Establish and maintain strategic vendor relationships; negotiate buying terms and end‑of‑season agreements.
- Recap and analyze selling, category and vendor performance to inform assortment and promotional decisions.
- Execute seasonal merchandise strategies driven by customer needs, product performance, trends and analytics.
- Accurately forecast monthly receipts, manage inventory flow and partner with planning on seasonal financial plans and budgets.
- Manage promotional activities and marketing processes, including co‑op proposals and sample coordination.
- Represent the business at market appointments with prepared assortment plans and customer‑centric product knowledge.
- Partner with omnichannel teams to maintain online product content and imagery.
- Coach and develop Merchandise Assistants and support team capabilities.
Qualifications
- Must reside within commuting distance of New York City and be available for market appointments.
- Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and cross‑functional stakeholder communications.
- Highly organized, results‑oriented and able to perform in a fast‑paced, changing retail environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Excel certification a plus) and comfort with merchandise analytics.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience with inventory forecasting and assortment planning.
- Retail or customer service experience in a luxury or high‑end environment is preferred.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–4+ years of progressive buying or merchandising experience, ideally within luxury or high‑end women's ready‑to‑wear, with demonstrated track record in assortment planning, vendor management and financial forecasting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in merchandising, fashion, business or a related field preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 59,000 to USD 79,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance); employee discount.
Culture
The Bergdorf Goodman business operates within a fast‑paced, highly curated luxury retail environment that values client obsession, collaboration and commercial rigor. Colleagues are expected to combine category expertise with analytical discipline to deliver elevated customer experiences across stores and digital channels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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