Ladies Buyer

Job Responsibility:

Job Title: Women's Buyer

Location: Toronto

Reports To: General Merchandise Manager (GMM) or Senior Buyer

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview:

We are seeking a results-driven, detail-oriented Women's Buyer with a strong foundation in traditional retail buying who thrives in an environment where direction, vision, and financial goals are provided. This role is ideal for a buyer who can take a clearly defined strategic brief and translate it into actionable buying concepts and merchandise assortments by shopping the market, sourcing samples, and executing seasonal product programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the seasonal buying strategy as provided by senior leadership, aligning selections with the defined merchandise vision and financial targets.
• Shop the market (virtually and in-person) for relevant trends, silhouettes, and fabrications that support the direction provided.
• Source and present seasonal samples and concept boards based on style direction, color palettes, and program needs.
• Collaborate with planning and allocation teams to ensure product assortments meet store needs and financial goals.
• Work closely with design, sourcing, and vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of purchased programs.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market analysis to identify opportunities and validate alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide input on visual merchandising and marketing direction to support the execution of key product stories.
• Analyze in-season performance and recommend adjustments to maximize profitability and sell-through.
• Support in product setup, line review preparation, and internal presentations.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in retail buying, preferably in women's apparel.
• Strong understanding of seasonal buying cycles, open-to-buy (OTB), and retail math fundamentals.
• Excellent taste level with the ability to identify trend-right, commercially viable products aligned with pre-set direction.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong Excel and system skills (e.g., ERP, PLM, retail reporting tools).
• Strong communication and vendor negotiation skills.
• Must be able to travel to New York every other week for market shopping and vendor meetings.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Strategic and financial direction is provided - your primary focus is on execution, concept development, and vendor management.
• Ideal for someone with a strong creative eye who prefers working with defined goals rather than developing overarching merchandising strategy from scratch.
• High-impact role within a collaborative, fast-paced retail environment focused on delivering value-driven women's fashion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person