SAINT LAURENT - Senior Buyer – Women’s Leathergoods (WLG) – EMEA - M/W/X

Summary Job Family Group Description - Merchandising: This Job Family Group includes all jobs responsible for selection, availability and visibility of brands’ collections and products within a given territory or for a given sales channel. Job Family Description - Retail Merchandising: Develops plans for product ranges and master orders. Organizes the buying process to optimize the balance between product range and stock across regions and channels. Job Description ABOUT SAINT LAURENT Founded in 1961, Saint Laurent is one of the leading luxury fashion houses globally. Under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, the House continues to redefine modern luxury through its Women’s and Men’s Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Shoes, and Accessories collections. ROLE Within the Regional Merchandising team, the Senior Buyer will support the strategic development and performance of the Women’s Leathergoods categories across the EMEA region. The role combines product strategy, sales planning, assortment optimization, and business analysis to drive growth while ensuring alignment with global merchandising vision and regional client expectations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Buying & Assortment Strategy Define seasonal assortments for EMEA network during showroom campaigns Optimize store allocation to maximize sales and sell-through performance at region level Manage showroom order entry and develop buying support tools Prepare product training materials and seasonal launch guidelines for retail teams Reporting & Business Performance Analyze weekly and monthly business performance through reporting and KPI tracking Lead monthly assortment reviews and allocation strategies to optimize business performance Drive reorder strategy on best-selling SKUs from current and past seasons to support topline objectives Retail Network Animation Act as the key point of contact and “go-to” partner for boutiques regarding assortment challenges and business needs Partner closely with Retail, Visual Merchandising, CRM, and Training teams Oversee stock transfers, replenishment, and VIC requests throughout the season Support boutique expansion and client activation projects across the region Create and share operational guidelines and merchandising communications with the retail network PROFILE Significant experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Retail Merchandising, ideally within the luxury industry Strong fashion sensibility and deep knowledge of Leathergoods Solid understanding of EMEA markets and luxury retail dynamics Strong analytical mindset with excellent business acumen Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in English and French Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Job Type Regular Start Date 2026-11-09 Schedule Full time Organization Yves Saint Laurent SAS