Category Manager - Luxury Goods

The role

You will own the luxury book by managing vendor relationships and purchasing activity for inventory acquisition. You will allocate weekly spend, select SKUs, and negotiate pricing to drive product margin.

What you will do

• Grow the luxury book in line with direction from the Head of Procurement
• Execute weekly vendor allocations against current inventory pressure
• Select SKUs across categories based on sell-through, margin, and market demand
• Negotiate pricing and terms with wholesale partners
• Manage vendor relationships and day-to-day communication
• Identify, vet, and onboard vendors for new initiatives
• Manage authentication partners and controls
• Track and report on allocation fill rate, book growth, vendor coverage, and cost basis

Required qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, category management, buying, strategic sourcing, or a related purchasing function
• Direct ownership of vendor relationships and negotiation outcomes
• Experience negotiating pricing and terms with wholesale suppliers
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of vendor management and inventory management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Domain knowledge in luxury goods
• Experience in resale, wholesale, or secondary market environments
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Proficiency with procurement software and data analysis tools

Benefits

• High ownership
• Direct access to decision makers
• Competitive pay

About the company

Triumph is a company where you own the luxury book outright and report directly to the decision maker.