Associate, Buying Operations

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective that comprises iconic luxury retailers, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed names in luxury and deep customer relationships enhanced by the industry's most comprehensive insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Role Summary:
Reports to Manager, Buying Operations.  Works closely with Merchandising Planning, Buying teams in North America and other teams as necessary.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and ability to multi-task are desired traits

• Detail oriented with good organizational and clerical skills

• Able to work independently with little supervision

• The successful candidate must be a proactive self-starter with a dynamic and resilient nature able to work and lead in a fast-paced.

• He/she will possess average communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage with stakeholders across the business and provide critical input to business teams

• This individual will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines and routine problem solving with a willingness to learn

Role Description:

• Process purchase orders (POs) accurately and timely using relevant tools

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies

• Prioritize orders based on urgency, business needs, and service level agreements (SLAs)

• Maintain internal trackers and databases to monitor order statuses, delivery schedules, and costs

• Support the onboarding of new vendors by collecting required documents and setting up records

• Assist in generating reports on buying activity, order accuracy, and vendor compliance

• Ensure adherence to SLAs and flag any delays or exceptions to relevant stakeholders

• Work with Buying Offices, Planners and Vendors

• Creation and documentation of best practices

• Liaison between US Buying offices, vendors and Leadership team

• Maintain workflow dashboard and reporting of business metrics

• Other specific tasks and special projects assigned. Provide regular reports on order status, vendor performance, and operational metrics

Your Life and Career at Exemplar Luxury Group:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].