Buyer - Montréal, Canada - Ardene

Ardene

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location Details:
Head Office

PostalCode:
H4S 1W8

Category:
Corporate

Requisition Number: 12519-BUY

Date Opened:
July 31, 2023

Number of Openings: 1

Job Type:
Temporary

Pay Class:
Full Time

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Career Level:
Experienced

Who We Are:

Hey, we're Ardene

We believe that fashion shouldn't be exclusive or intimidating - it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm.

Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition.

This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

Want to learn more about Life at Ardene? Check out our careers site for the latest updates & read one-on-one personal interviews with team members from across Ardene.

Description:

WHO YOU ARE:

Reporting to the Buying Manager, the Buyer, who has a passion for fashion and an eye for the latest trends, will provide administrative support to the team to ensure the smooth functioning of the department.

If being ahead of the curve and embracing the newest fashion trends excites you, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This position is for a maternity leave coverage.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manages assortment and merchandise planning for their commodities;
Buyers will deal with the daytoday dealings with suppliers;
Buyer will be responsible for managing budget, margins and negotiating costs;
Responsible for the timely management of purchase orders;
Track production to ensure accuracy and timeliness;
Assist in fittings;
Supporting with label changes, approval of bookings, sample filing, various followups;
Ensures the management of samples from various vendors;
Develops strong communications with vendors to ensure followthrough;
Ability to analyze sales and react to support business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

2 years minimum in a similar role;
University level degree or related experience;
Proficient in basic MSOffice software;
Bilingualism required (French and English);
Strong collaborator;
Good presentation and communication skills;
Ability to adapt to changing environments and be flexible;
Strong attention to detail;
Results oriented;
Strong team player;
Ability to multitask and prioritize;

GROW WITH US

We're pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people - whether it's in-store or at the head office.

From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations.

We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team Join our team and begin your career at one of North America's top retail chains