Buyer, Macy's Backstage - Handbags & Accessories

Be part of an amazing story

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Buyer is a trusted, collaborative, results-driven leader and business partner, known for leading through influence with professional maturity and industry credibility. This individual is a skilled merchant with a passion for trends and excels in managing complexity and rapid growth. The Buyer combines a strategic vision for assortment to drive sales with a strong focus on speed and execution.

What You Will Do

• Set and execute a strategic assortment vision that aligns with Macy's Backstage initiatives and meets financial targets.
• Create compelling assortments that reflect fashion trends and offer significant value.
• Build and maintain vendor partnerships, negotiating the best assortments for timely delivery and optimal value.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities to drive sales and delight customers.
• Simplify processes, make decisive actions, and demonstrate agility in leadership.
• Lead and collaborate effectively, embracing change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through open feedback.
• Bring enthusiasm, passion, and a desire to develop product expertise.
• Communicate openly and encourage debate to ensure the best ideas come forward.
• Evaluate assortments with the customer in mind, ensuring a balance of customer value and trend relevance in decisions.
• Identify and act on white space opportunities in the off-price market with a focus on speed and value.
• Approach the business with an entrepreneurial mindset, constantly seeking new opportunities to introduce to the market quickly.
• Build trusting relationships with vendors, negotiating win-win solutions, and adapting creatively to different negotiation scenarios.
• Target key brands for sales growth and effectively pitch Macy's Off Price to onboard new vendors.
• Maintain a reputation for credibility, integrity, and responsiveness with internal and external partners.
• Lead the development of pre-season financial plans at department, vendor, and class levels, while managing liquidity in-season to capitalize on opportunistic purchases and adjust sales plans as needed.
• Present brand or classification strategies to the DMM.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies that align with customer profiles.
• Travel as needed for competitive shopping, market visits, store assessments, and warehouse evaluations.
• Focus on building and developing talent within the team.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills You Will Need

Strategic Vision: Ability to set and execute a strategic assortment vision that aligns with business initiatives and drives financial targets.

Trend Expertise: Strong passion for fashion trends, with the ability to curate compelling assortments that offer value to customers.

Vendor Management: Skilled in building and sustaining vendor partnerships, including effective negotiation for optimal value and timely delivery.

Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership and team collaboration skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and openness to feedback.

Customer-Centric Approach: Strong focus on customer value, ensuring assortments meet both customer needs and trend relevance.

Negotiation & Relationship Building: Expertise in vendor negotiations, seeking win-win solutions, and adapting to varying negotiation scenarios.

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial planning, managing liquidity, and adjusting in-season strategies to capitalize on opportunities.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Creative Problem Solving: Ability to think both creatively and strategically to overcome challenges.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office programs, with strong technical skills to mnage data and processes effectively.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 5+ years of experience.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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