A High End Concept store located in Vancouver’s Historic Gastown is looking to hire a bright, stylish, highly motivated and experienced Senior Buyer to join our vibrant team.

Main Duties include:

• Trend Forecasting/Analysis
• Proactive continuous product sourcing
• Work with Buying Team on selection/buying strategy/product mix/brand matrix/budgeting
• Place and Manage Orders and Delivery Dates
• Sales Analysis
• Participate/Lead Buyer Meetings
• Develop plans in partnership with Merchandiser to achieve maximum sales and profit
• Organize buying plans based on the budget breakdown for each season


Skills:

• Team player
• Professional, well spoken with excellent communication (written and oral) and networking skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Creative Vision
• Decisive
• Numerate
• Self-Motivated
• Growth - orientated
• Proficient in Excel/Word/Photoshop
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Flexibility for travel
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge in garment production
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve
• Fluency in 2 or more languages would be considered an asset


Requirements:

• Relevant education Graduate (or equivalent experience) with proven experience in a Buying Role
• Experience in a Multi-Brand Environment


Salary: based on experience