Senior Buyer - Branded & Partner Store Channel

Columbia Sportswear

Geneva, Switzerland
Base: chf 96,600 - chf 132,000; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid (2 days/week home-office)
8-10 years buying experience
Assortment architecture expertise
Franchise or wholesale partner management
Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Branded & Partner Store Channel based in Geneva, Switzerland. The role involves structuring and developing assortments for independent partner-operated stores across Europe, requiring significant experience in merchandising and retail environments

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on structuring a scalable buying framework for the expanding Branded and Partner Store network across Europe.
  • Candidates will define core assortment structures while allowing local adjustments based on store profiles and consumer needs.
  • Employees receive significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products along with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Branded & Partner Store Channel based in Geneva, Switzerland. The role involves structuring and developing assortments for independent partner-operated stores across Europe, requiring significant experience in merchandising and retail environments.

Salary

Base: CHF 96,600 - CHF 132,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Significant product discounts, learning hours, wellness classes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years buying experience
  • Assortment architecture expertise
  • Franchise or wholesale partner management
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Sportswear or outdoor brand background

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to influence external stakeholders
  • Experience scaling new retail frameworks
  • Pragmatic approach to decision making
  • Collaborative team player mindset

Key Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in apparel/footwear buying
  • Strong understanding of category management
  • Experience with non-integrated retail networks

Work Rights

Not specified

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