Yves Saint Laurent Senior Buyer, Women's Leathergoods
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent Senior Buyer – Women's Leathergoods position in Paris, EMEA region. Strategic merchandising and buying role in luxury fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define seasonal assortments for the EMEA network during showroom campaigns and optimize store allocation to maximize sales and sell-through performance
- Analyze weekly and monthly business performance through reporting and KPI tracking, leading monthly assortment reviews and reorder strategies on best-selling SKUs
- Serve as the primary contact for boutiques regarding assortment challenges and business needs, partnering with Retail, Visual Merchandising, CRM, and Training teams
- Manage showroom order entry, prepare product training materials and seasonal launch guidelines for retail teams
- Oversee stock transfers, replenishment, and VIC requests throughout the season whilst supporting boutique expansion and client activation projects
Qualifications
- Significant experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Retail Merchandising within the luxury sector
- Strong fashion sensibility with deep knowledge of leathergoods categories and product strategy
- Solid understanding of EMEA markets and luxury retail dynamics
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent business acumen and data-driven decision-making capability
- Fluent in English and French
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in merchandising, buying, or retail merchandising roles, ideally within the luxury fashion industry, with demonstrated expertise in leathergoods category management and regional assortment strategy.
Education
No specific educational requirements mentioned; relevant experience in merchandising or equivalent field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
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