Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone's contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimize our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.

MISSION

As Senior Global Buyer, you will act as the strategic owner of the category, driving the global retail performance through collection building, investment strategy, and regional alignment. Partnering closely with Collection Merchandising, Retail, and regional teams, you will shape the seasonal assortments and champion the business strategy from buy to in-store execution.

Your goal: build a product offer that reflects Acne Studios' creative direction while maximizing commercial opportunities across markets and channels.

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

1. Collection Strategy & Seasonal Investment Planning

• Define seasonal investment frameworks by market and channel, balancing brand vision with commercial objectives.
• Partner with Collection Merchandising team to influence product development based on market needs and business insights.
• Lead the preparation of seasonal buying sessions, ensuring alignment with global targets and regional expectations.
• Identify growth opportunities and strategic priorities by market and silhouette.

2. Regional Alignment & Stakeholder Management

• Proactively engage with regional retail leaders to gather feedback, align on local opportunities, and secure full commitment to seasonal investment strategies.
• Build strong relationships with regional teams to ensure the buy reflects local consumer dynamics and store realities.
• Conduct regular business reviews with regions to track performance and adjust strategies where needed.
• Act as a key connector between central and local teams to drive unified, data-backed decision-making.

3. Performance Management & Product Insights

• Analyze sales trends, sell-through, and stock positions globally to monitor category health and react to market needs.
• Deliver actionable recommendations for product flows, rebalancing, markdowns, and future buys.
• Prepare clear reporting and presentations for senior leadership, turning insights into strategic actions.
• Partner with Planning to manage OTB and ensure optimized inventory across regions.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Visual Merchandising and Retail teams to ensure alignment of product focus and in-store execution.
• Support Marketing teams by providing seasonal product priorities and strategic focus areas for campaigns and activations.
• Collaborate with Planning and Supply Chain to secure timely availability of key products.

WHO YOU ARE

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.

Specific experience and knowledge for this role

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• +/- 5 years' experience in global merchandising, buying, or retail planning, ideally within luxury or contemporary fashion.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to translate data into strategy.
• Excellent communication skills; experienced in managing multiple stakeholders across markets and functions.
• Passion for fashion and deep understanding of global consumer trends.
• Proficient in Excel
• Fluent in English (written & spoken); additional languages are a plus.

What matters most to us is not whether you master all the listed knowledge and skills. We are dedicated to recognizing the potential in each individual. We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity.