Yves Saint Laurent Senior Buyer - Women's Leather Goods
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- Mar 26, 2025
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a vanguard in the luxury fashion industry since its inception in 1961. Known for pioneering the luxury prêt-à-porter movement with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' collection, the brand has continuously redefined modern fashion. Under the creative leadership of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent remains at the forefront of luxury fashion, offering a diverse range of products including ready-to-wear, accessories, and leather goods.
Join Saint Laurent in New York as a Senior Buyer for Women's Leather Goods. This role involves strategic buying, market analysis, and collaboration with global partners. Ideal for experienced luxury retail professionals.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the ambassador and business owner for Women's Leather Goods, inspiring teams and clients.
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives across all Leather Goods departments.
- Curate market-specific assortments and evaluate sales results to identify risks and opportunities.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the competitive landscape and target customer profiles.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with global partners, particularly in Paris.
- Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies for Leather Goods.
- Present seasonal buys and strategies to senior leaders and global partners.
- Oversee the product life cycle and ensure stock optimization.
- Analyze sales data to define action plans for category growth.
- Manage core replenishment stock and sales.
- Monitor business performance by store and SKU, implementing initiatives to maximize local opportunities.
- Compose weekly, seasonal, and ad hoc business recaps.
- Collaborate with global teams on product feedback, strategic pricing, and market needs.
- Host in-store trainings and maintain strong partnerships with store leaders.
- Work closely with internal departments such as Marketing, E-commerce, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain, and Client Services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 8 years of buying experience within luxury retail, preferably in Leather Goods
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 8 years in buying within the luxury retail sector, with a preference for experience in Leather Goods.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA — conveniently close to New York.
Compensation
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $130,000 – $150,000 with bonus eligibility.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts.
Culture
Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace. The company values gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation, providing opportunities for individuals to express their talents both individually and collectively. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Saint Laurent welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
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