MR PORTER is the men’s luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world’s most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P, and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long-standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men’s mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.
MR PORTER are now seeking a talented Junior Buyer to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: Our Westfield office in London
Department Size: 4 (Approx.)
Reporting into: Buying Manager
Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:
- Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in
- A pension that both you and the company contribute too
- A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
- Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Flexible working
- A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the seasonal buy budget, sales selection and buy strategy for a selected group of designers.
- Oversee and manage negotiation of terms and conditions with assigned designers.
- Achieve margin and sell thru targets.
- Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent and early flow of goods/merchandise to maximise sales and meet plan.
- Input into range planning and trend forecasting with direction from Buying Director.
- Maintain and develop best position with vendors.
- Ensure right mix of product and maintain awareness of competitors positioning.
- Work with Merchandising and other Buyers to ensure consistent buy message.
- Stay on budget and overage for cancellations.
- Be an ambassador for the MR PORTER business; forming strong relationships with established and emerging brands at show time and year-round.
- Communicate buys/strategies internally to all relevant teams, including marketing and editorial.
The type of person we are looking for:
- Experience gained as an Assistant Buyer within a multi-brand retailing environment, preferably within the luxury ready to wear category.
- Proven commercial experience of trading in a fast paced and reactive environment.
- Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through buying strategy.
- Proven track record of networking and negotiation skills.
- Good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Confidence in suggesting calculated risks.
- Strong analytical and IT skills.
From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.
LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: Associate
Workplace Type: Hybrid