Buyer

Buying and Merchandising:

Job Title: BUYER

Job Definition:

• Source a commercial range in line with the brand strategy, the varying needs of the market and the critical path, ensuring that the range meets the departmental strategy and financial targets

Duties:

• Source and develop product ranges in line with trends and brand strategy
• Formulate forward view in conjunction with Design
• Ensure product fit and quality working in conjunction with Technologist
• Manage ‘Open to Buy’ budgets and maintain margins
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best price
• Review supply base in accordance with current and future requirements
• Develop new, and build existing, supplier relationships
• Review external / internal price architecture to establish “right price”
• Manage and develop a buying team
• Identify risks and opportunities for the future based on market knowledge
• Proactively trade in-season by potentialising weekly best sellers
• Work with Merchandising Team to build commercial ranges
• Review trends commercially and their relevance to target market
• Manage delivery against the critical path and ensure that all team-members deliver to given deadlines

Requirements:

• Proven track record driving the business forward
• Excellent commercial skills and knowledge of the market and competition
• Flair for spotting fashion trends and a strong eye and passion for product
• Excellent organisational skills
• Accurate with good attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively

£40,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits

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