Ralph Lauren Buyer

Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - MATERNITY COVER Seeking a highly commercial and detail-oriented Buyer for a fixed-term contract. This role is responsible for selecting & managing product assortments that drive sales, optimise profitability, and support ongoing brand growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, regional nuances, and broader business strategy. The role will work in close partnership with Planning, Merchandising, and key cross-functional teams to deliver a compelling, data-driven, and financially sound product offering.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Product Strategy & Assortment Selection Execute strategies that tie back to building & curating seasonal product assortment with informed decision-making. Ensure the assortment reflects regional opportunities and customer needs. Balancing logic & magic between product & financials. Trading & In-Season Management Monitor weekly sales performance, identify risks and opportunities, and take action to optimise results. Partner with Planning to manage OTB, inventory levels, and product flow. Drive in-season actions to maximise sell thru & sales Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Planning, Merchandising, Creative, Store teams, and Marketing to ensure commercial alignment and product storytelling. Communicate assortment decisions, delivery updates, and trading insights across teams and stakeholders.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Skills & Experience Strong excel, word, & power point skills required. Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus. Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion value. Excitement about teamwork and straight talk Previous experience in buying and/or merchandising--preferably within fashion sector. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Commercially minded with a strong sense of product and customer insight. Market & trend awareness