--- title: 'Senior Buyer - Menswear - BROWNS at Farfetch' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-buyer-menswear-browns-farfetch-uk-london-f3hw7p1wb8v7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-31' --- # Senior Buyer - Menswear - BROWNS at Farfetch - **Company:** Farfetch - **Location:** UK London, United Kingdom - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch/45077957-8e7b-4828-93fd-ec6f24935885 ## Job description ## BROWNS FASHION Founded in London in 1970, Browns redefined luxury retail, becoming globally renowned for a carefully curated edit of iconic luxury designers and innovative emerging talent. Deeply rooted in our boutique heritage, Browns sets the industry standard through an unwavering commitment to discovery, authenticity, and exceptional product selection. Our people are central to this mission. We foster individuality, celebrate diverse perspectives, and champion an inclusive, dynamic environment where talent can thrive. ## LONDON Our London office is located in Old Street and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events. THE ROLE As Senior Buyer, you will drive the strategic and commercial success of the Men’s RTW and Non-Apparel departments, taking full ownership of category vision, brand portfolio management, and assortment planning. You will lead and empower the buying team, directing seasonal ranges, negotiations, and market appointments. Partnering closely with the Head of Buying, you will not only steer department trade and profitability but also collaborate on cross-business projects, influencing broader commercial strategy. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO Buying, Product Selection & Strategy - Lead the Menswear seasonal buying strategy across RTW and Non-Apparel/Accessories, ensuring Browns’ assortment remains innovative, highly curated, and commercially impactful. - Lead all market appointments, directing product selection, leading complex brand negotiations, and taking full ownership of category decision making. - Identify and onboard high conviction emerging Menswear designers, luxury houses, and contemporary brands that align with Browns’ positioning. - Secure key Menswear exclusives, capsule collections and limited distribution drops to cement Browns as a destination and priority partner. Trading & Performance Analysis - Monitor weekly sales, sell-through rates, and emerging Menswear trends; translate data into actionable insights to drive trade, maximise margin, and mitigate stock risks. - Partner closely with Merchandising to manage stock health, and align on strategic seasonal re-orders and markdown strategies. - Proactively identify category growth drivers and shift buying strategies to react swiftly to fast-moving Menswear market trends and customer demand. Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships - Nurture high level relationships with global brands, showrooms, and designers, establishing Browns as a trusted, strategic retail partner. - Balance the Menswear brand portfolio by scaling core revenue drivers alongside launching high potential and positioning emerging brands. - Lead negotiations to improve commercial terms ## Team Leadership & Department Operations - Lead, mentor, and empower Assistant Buyer, fostering a high performance, commercially minded team environment. - Work closely with the Senior Management team to lead cross-functional projects and strategies demonstrating leadership within the wider Buying team at Browns. - Work closely with the Marketing and Boutique Private Client team to champion the Menswear category strategy. ## WHO YOU ARE - Bring a proven track record as a Buyer or Senior Buyer in Luxury/Contemporary retail, backed by an instinctive understanding of global Menswear brands, cultural trends, and emerging talent. - Champion a balance between creative intuition and commercial discipline, leveraging financial analysis and OTB management to maximise profitability. - Harness sell-through performance and inventory metrics to optimise stock health, driving revenue and commercial success. - Lead, inspire, and develop a high performing team while building strong cross functional relationships to influence business wide strategy. - Navigate a fast paced, multi brand luxury environment with a proactive mindset, high commercial resilience, and a solution focused approach. - Demonstrate technical proficiency across Excel, modern merchandising platforms, and retail analytics tools. ## REWARDS & BENEFITS - Employee Pension Scheme - Flexible Benefits Program - Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover - Flexible work environment (3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH) ## EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT & SCAM DISCLAIMER - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. - SCAM DISCLAIMER- It has come to our attention that there may  be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process. ## About Farfetch ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Farfetch is the leading global marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators, and consumers across 190+ countries. - **Entity Type**: Public (OTC: FTCHQ) – though some sources classify it as privately held after a potential acquisition; market cap as of Feb 2024 was ~$8.6M. - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: José Neves ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury retail / e-commerce marketplace - **Target customers**: B2C – individual luxury shoppers; also B2B services for boutiques and brands - **Mission**: “To be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.” ## Products & Services - **[Farfetch Marketplace]**: E-commerce platform offering over 100,000 styles from 1,400+ brands, boutiques, and department stores. Type: SaaS-enabled marketplace. - **[Browns Fashion]**: Owned multi-brand luxury retailer (acquired by Farfetch). Type: Physical & online retail. - **[Farfetch Platform Solutions]**: White-label e-commerce and logistics services for luxury brands. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market cap ~$8.6M as of Feb 2024 (public OTC) – conflicting reports; total funding raised $2.5B. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $2.3B (latest fiscal year). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Condé Nast (lead Series C), Vitruvian Partners (lead Series D), TriplePoint Capital (debt financing). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount declined 6.6% YoY to 2,074 employees, but active job postings surged 210% year-over-year (59 openings as of mid-2026). Recent hire of Manny Suero as VP, Private Client Americas signals focus on high-value clients. ## Competitive Advantages - **Global reach**: Customers in 190+ countries, sellers in 50+ countries. - **Curated selection**: Access to both established luxury houses and emerging designers. - **Logistics & technology**: Express delivery, free returns, and proprietary platform solutions for brands. ## Strategic Focus - Deepening relationships with top-tier luxury clients (e.g., new VP Private Client Americas). - Expanding creative & studio production capabilities (hiring in the Netherlands). - Strengthening omnichannel presence through Browns and marketplace partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Hybrid-first work model (95% of jobs listed as hybrid). Offices in London, Porto, Lisbon, New York, Shanghai, São Paulo, and more. - **Employee rating**: 3.4/5 on employer review sites; work-life balance rated 3.9, career opportunities 3.0. - **Engineering & product**: Strong technical teams (13% of workforce in technical roles). Emphasis on behavioural interviewing. - **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but fast-paced luxury tech environment. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co/farfetch](https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch) 2. [aboutfarfetch.com](https://aboutfarfetch.com/careers/hiring/) 3. [linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com](https://linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com) 4. [tryremotely.com/company/farfetch](https://tryremotely.com/company/farfetch) 5. 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