Assistant Buyer, Womenswear at SSENSE

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Buying Operations, Market Analysis, Order Management, Vendor Relations, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Communication Skills, Microsoft Excel, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Assortment Strategy, Sales Reporting, Budget Management, Negotiation Skills, Entrepreneurial Mindset

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views. Job Description SSENSE is seeking an Assistant Buyer, Womenswear to join their Buying team! This is a pivotal role that supports the Principal Buyer team in managing a defined brand portfolio. This individual ensures the accurate and timely execution of daily buying operations, including order management, market analysis, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. They play a key role in implementing the Womenswear department's strategy to achieve sales, profitability, and market share objectives. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for trends, excels in a data-driven environment, and actively contributes to the portfolio's growth. What You Will Do: Support Buying Operations: Ensure the execution of daily and in-season operations (reorders, returns, etc.) for an assigned brand portfolio. This includes conducting competitive research, price analysis, and collaborating with internal teams (logistics, marketing) to ensure optimal performance, all to meet pre-established targets for budgets, margins, and sell-through rates. Manage Purchase Order (PO) Creation and Maintenance: Ensure timely and standard-compliant entry of purchase orders, review order confirmations, and promptly resolve any discrepancies. Work closely with Buying Coordinators to oversee and prioritize administrative tasks related to orders. Develop Vendor Relations: Establish strong, long-term relationships with suppliers. Act as a brand ambassador to secure preferential terms (early deliveries, exclusives, margin agreements) and actively participate in the selection process to align the offering with the company's strategy. Produce Reports and Analysis: Generate accurate weekly sales data reports (inter and cross-departmental) and vendor reports. Contribute to Assortment Strategy and Growth: Align with the planning team and the Manager, Women's Wear Buying, to execute seasonal budget objectives. Participate in product selection and buying strategy to create a cohesive message and identify opportune areas for growth within the assigned portfolio. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a buying role, preferably in a multi-brand ready-to-wear environment. Excellent proficiency in using Microsoft Excel. Developed skills in training and knowledge sharing. Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English. French is required as it is the language in the Quebec province. What Sets You Apart: Highly analytical. Solid experience in building internal and external relationships. Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Resourceful and solution-oriented. Additional Information Why Join Us : Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage Parental top up program Generous Employee Discount Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program Savings and retirement plan matching contributions Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you! #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Assistant Buyer supports the Principal Buyer team in managing a defined brand portfolio, ensuring accurate execution of daily buying operations. They conduct market analysis, manage purchase orders, develop vendor relations, and contribute to the assortment strategy.