Associate Buyer

About Ralph Lauren Corporation

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a renowned global brand leader specializing in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle goods, including apparel, accessories, home decor, fragrances, and hospitality services. With over five decades of establishing a distinctive brand presence, Ralph Lauren offers a diverse portfolio including Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and more, recognized worldwide.

The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that uplifts diverse voices, ensuring fairness and belonging through dedicated Talent, Education, Employee Groups, and Celebrations.

Role Overview

The Associate Buyer supports the LAUREN Wholesale Buying & Planning Team in optimizing the commercial assortment across channels for the EMEA region, aligning with financial goals and brand strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Select, price, and forecast merchandise lines effectively.
• Update and maintain product lines within internal IT systems.
• Manage and monitor sample order placements.
• Conduct weekly tracking of business performance metrics.
• Evaluate competitive and market benchmarks to inform buying decisions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on assortments during line opening meetings.
• Collaborate on defining seasonal assortment requirements and communicate with Global Merchandising teams.
• Contribute to enhancing brand positioning quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Develop seasonal product strategies that align with sales targets, SKU counts, productivity, and trends.
• Engage in or initiate projects aimed at business development.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical capabilities and understanding of retail mathematics.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities across teams.
• Decision-making focused on future opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Creative and solution-focused approach to business challenges and directives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly organized and pays keen attention to detail.
• Experience covering four seasonal buying cycles.
• Fluent English language skills; proficiency in additional languages advantageous.
• A strong passion for Diversity & Inclusion principles.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork.

Additional Preferred Qualities

• Experience in managing various categories and channels.
• Capability to operate independently from the Buyer.
• Effective at motivating teams, negotiating, and influencing across departments.
• Consistently demonstrates confident, independent recommendations accountable for business outcomes.
• Ability to build and leverage partnerships internally and externally to advance business objectives.
• Promotes a respectful, collaborative environment supporting strategic execution.