Bring Your Amazing Self to Work

At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

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.
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

Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy's aspires to achieve every day in every way.
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

An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
Performance incentives and annual merit review
Merchandise discounts
Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
8 paid holidays
Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
Tuition reimbursement program
Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results

About Macy's

Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.

Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team - 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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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.