Associate, Buying Operations

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

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.

• Train and manage teams on established processes, ensuring consistent understanding and execution. Drive process stabilization and optimization initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency, minimize errors, and support scalable operations.

Your Life and Career at Saks Global:

• 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)