(M/F)
Location: Porto, Portugal
As a Senior Buyer, you will be based at our Head Office in Porto, working closely with Designers, Merchandisers, and Product Development teams to build commercially successful apparel collections for all PARFOIS markets worldwide.
We are looking for a fashion-driven professional with a strong understanding of apparel product development, global trends, sourcing, and supplier management. If you have a keen commercial mindset, know how to turn trends into best-selling products, and thrive in a fast-paced international environment, this could be the opportunity for you.
At PARFOIS, you'll find a dynamic and challenging environment where initiative, ambition, and results are recognized, offering continuous opportunities for growth and development.
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Lead the development of apparel collections, ensuring alignment with the brand strategy, customer needs, and commercial objectives.
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Identify and interpret global fashion trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities to drive product innovation and collection performance.
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Manage supplier relationships, negotiating prices, terms, and capacities, while ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
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Oversee the product development process, validating samples, fittings, and technical specifications to ensure products meet quality and design standards.
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Monitor sales, stock levels, margins, and performance indicators, proposing actions to optimize assortment, profitability, and sell-through.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Sourcing teams throughout the collection lifecycle.
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Mentor and support junior team members, sharing expertise and contributing to the team's development.
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Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Fashion Design, Business, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in an Apparel Buying role, preferably within an international fashion retail environment.
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Strong knowledge of apparel product development, fabrics, garment construction, sizing, and fitting processes.
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Proven experience in supplier sourcing and negotiation across international markets.
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Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial decisions.
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Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Fluency in English is mandatory.
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Highly organized, proactive, pragmatic, and results-oriented.
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Passion for fashion, trends, and product innovation.
Apply now!
