Buying Director - Luxury Fashion Retail

About the role

Beymen Group, part of the Mayhoola investment fund and Turkey's leading luxury fashion network, is looking for a Buying Director. The role leads buying strategy, brand and product portfolio development and commercial negotiations with brands, in line with the group's commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, execute and continuously improve buying strategies aligned with the company's commercial objectives.
• Monitor market developments, customer insights and global consumer trends to identify new brands, products and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with existing and prospective brands during showroom visits, trade fairs and buying trips, covering budgets, commercial terms, product development, incentive models, marketing initiatives and activations.
• Allocate seasonal budgets and build comprehensive buying plans based on sales performance and department insights.
• Translate future-season brand buying strategies into clear briefs and coordinate with other departments.
• Optimize the brand and product portfolio in line with strategy and customer expectations.
• Monitor buying performance through KPIs such as sales, inventory, margin and budget, and report regularly to senior management.
• Lead the development of new brands, products, categories and commercial business models.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Fashion or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in luxury fashion retail, with a strong track record in buying and commercial management.
• Proven leadership experience across buying, brand management, product management and commercial planning.
• Track record of driving sales, margin and profitability.
• Advanced English; knowledge of French or Italian is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the international luxury market and global consumer trends.
• Ability to manage significant seasonal buying budgets and make data-driven commercial decisions.
• Negotiation, influencing and relationship management, including strategic brand partnerships.
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management.