Retail Buyer Procurement

We are seeking a Men's Buyer Off Price Retail to lead assortment strategy across men's apparel, footwear, and accessories. This role is responsible for identifying emerging trends, developing strategic vendor partnerships, and curating compelling assortments that resonate with today's value-conscious customer. Temp to Perm Opportunity up to $130K based on experienceNYC Hybrid role 3 days onsiteTravel: Up to 40%Category Focus: Men's Apparel, Footwear & AccessoriesMust have experience in Off Price RetailResponsibilities:Build and execute trend-right assortments that align with customer preferences and business objectives.Source and negotiate products within the off-price marketplace while maintaining strong relationships with vendors, brands, and manufacturers.Analyze sales performance, margins, inventory levels, and customer behavior to make data-driven buying decisions.Identify market trends, competitive opportunities, and emerging brands to inform merchandising strategies.Partner closely with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Ecommerce, and Store Operations to maximize category performance.Manage product life cycles, including reorders, markdowns, and inventory optimization strategies.Attend markets, trade shows, and vendor meetings to identify new brands and growth opportunities.Required Qualifications:3-5+ years of retail buying experience, preferably within off-price, value retail, department store, or specialty apparel environments.Strong understanding of the men's apparel business, including brands, fit, fabrication, fashion trends, and consumer preferences.Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive assortment and business decisions.Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with merchandising and planning systems.Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.Willingness to travel up to 40%.EducationBachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field preferred.Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

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