Buyer, Europe

Founded in New York in 2002, Rag & Bone combines British heritage craftsmanship with modern New York design. The brand is known for its authentic approach to fashion, strong product identity and premium positioning across denim, ready-to-wear and accessories.

As part of the continued development of the brand in Europe, Rag & Bone is building its European team in Paris to support the next phase of growth across retail, e-commerce and wholesale.

The Role

Rag & Bone is looking for a passionate and business-driven Buyer to support the development of the brand across the European market. Based in Paris and working closely with the New York HQ teams, this role will play a key part in defining assortments, driving product performance and supporting the growth of the European business. The role requires a strong understanding of the contemporary/premium fashion market, a sharp product eye, strong analytical capabilities and a deep interest in client behavior and retail performance. This position will work cross-functionally with Buying, Planning, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Product teams.

Responsibilities:

Assortment Strategy & Buying

• Define and adapt assortments for the European market
• Partner with Planning teams to define buying quantities and open to buy budgets
• Ensure product selections are aligned with local customer expectations and business opportunities
• Support the definition of key seasonal product priorities and category strategies
• Analyze product performance and identify opportunities and risks throughout the season

• Monitor sales performance, sell-through and stock levels across stores and channels
• Produce regular product reporting and business analysis
• Identify best-sellers, missed opportunities and underperforming categories
• Support pricing and assortment recommendations based on local market dynamics

• Conduct ongoing competitive benchmarking across the European premium and contemporary market
• Analyze competitors’ assortments, key categories, pricing architecture and product strategies
• Identify market trends and emerging opportunities relevant to the European customer

• Spend regular time in stores to understand customer behavior and retail execution
• Gather qualitative feedback from store teams and clients
• Identify product opportunities based on client needs and selling feedback
• Support a stronger connection between HQ and European retail and online realities

• Work closely with Visual Merchandising teams to support product storytelling and merchandising strategies
• Provide regular feedback to Product and Design teams in New York
• Collaborate with Retail, E-Commerce and Marketing teams to support key launches and commercial priorities
• Participate in seasonal market appointments and buying sessions

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising or Product-related functions within premium or contemporary fashion
• Strong product sensitivity and passion for fashion
• Strong analytical and business mindset
• Good understanding of the European fashion landscape and competitive environment
• Ability to combine creativity and commercial thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent English is mandatory
• French would be considered a strong plus
• Comfortable working in an international and fast-moving environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach

• Position based in Paris
• Regular travels (Europe, New York)
• Key role in the development of Rag & Bone in Europe
• Opportunity to join the brand during an important phase of expansion and transformation