Senior Buyer, Women's Outerwear and Outdoor Apparel
$71,250–$78,750 year
On-site · Vaughan, Ontario, Canada or Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Senior Buyer for Women’s Outerwear and Outdoor Apparel at Sporting Life (Canada). Shape product stories and merchandising strategies, collaborate with Planning/Marketing/Digital/Store teams to ensure timely, profitable product availability; develop and execute category merchandising strategies across Retail Stores & Web; optimize assortments, pricing, and promotions; manage vendor relationships and costs; lead cross-functional projects and ensure timely web content and ETI processes; drive inventory performance, profitability metrics (GMROI, turn), and vendor partnerships; mentor Merchandising Analysts and support team development. Requires post-secondary education in merchandising/business/economics, 5–7 years in brand/category management with procurement/vendor management, 3–5 years of managerial experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and passion for fashion and sports.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education focus on merchandising, business or economics
- 5–7 years progressive experience in brand/category management, procurement, contract negotiation and vendor management within the retail industry
- 3-5 years managerial experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt category strategy to current business climate
- Strong organizational, project leadership, and time management skills with excellent follow through
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