URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Anthropologie Senior Buyer - Accessories

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) • $90K — $120K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a high-volume buying role, complex assortments preferred
  • Deep understanding of Anthropologie's target customer and micro-trends
  • Comfort with business analytics: IMU%, GM%, sell-through, WOS
  • Proactive ownership mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity
  • Strong presentation and communication skills for collaborating with senior leadership and cross-departmental teams

Responsibilities

  • Architect a balanced, innovative assortment strategy that anticipates trends
  • Proactively manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) using data insights
  • Collaborate with Design and Sourcing to align products with brand standards
  • Negotiate with global suppliers for exclusivity and partnership alignment
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering accountability and growth

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Access to comprehensive perks and benefits
Full Job Description
Role Summary

As a Senior Buyer of Accessories at Anthropologie, you are the ultimate curator. You will balance "gut-feeling" creativity with analytical rigor to build a product mix that is bold, commercially relevant, and emotionally resonant. In the Accessories category you are defining the finishing touches that express our customer's personal style. You will lead the strategy for private label and market collections, ensuring our assortment remains a differentiated global destination.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Visionary Assortment Strategy: Architect a brand-appropriate, balanced product mix. You'll merge raw customer feedback with macro lifestyle trends to ensure our accessories collections feel "ahead of the curve."
  • Strategic Business Ownership: Proactively manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB). You will use data-driven insights to maximize the "hype" factor of key items while managing risk through smart reorders and markdown execution.
  • Product Innovation: Partner with in-house Design and Sourcing teams to bring a creative vision to life. Toegther you will ensure the quality and "hand-feel" align with our premium brand standards.
  • Vendor & Relationship Mastery: Build and negotiate with global suppliers to secure exclusivity and favorable terms. You represent the brand with integrity, attracting partners that align with Anthropologie's artistic and ethical values.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop a high-performing team (Assistant/Associate Buyers). You'll foster a culture of accountability, creative risk-taking, and professional growth.


Role Qualifications

What You'll Need
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in a high-volume buying role. While experience in Accessories is a plus, we value a proven track record of managing complex assortments in any design-led category.
  • The "Anthropologie Eye": A deep understanding of our target customer and the ability to translate micro-trends into "must-have" products.
  • Analytical Rigor: Comfort with the statistical components of the business-IMU%, GM%, sell-through, and WOS. You make decisions based on insights, not just intuition.
  • Creative Entrepreneurship: A proactive, "owner" mindset. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and are always looking for the next opportunity to grow the business.
  • Communication: Ability to clearly and confidently present seasonal strategies to senior leadership and collaborate across departments (Visual, Marketing, and Planning).
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The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

About URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Menus & Venues. Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a lifestyle specialty retail company that operates under the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Menus & Venues brands. The company's Urban Outfitters brand offers women's and men's fashion apparel, footwear, beauty and accessories, activewear and gear, and housewares, as well as music, primarily vinyl records and cassettes. The Anthropologie Group brand sells women's apparel, accessories, intimates, home decor, and gifts. The Free People brand includes bohemian apparel, accessories, intimates, and swimwear. The BHLDN brand offers wedding collections. The Terrain brand sells home goods, gifts, and garden products. The Nuuly brand is a subscription-based rental service for women's apparel. The Menus & Venues brand is a hospitality group that operates restaurants and catering.
Learn more about URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$282 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$4 billion
NASDAQ
URBN
* Ladders Estimates

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