Knitwear Buyer

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

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At AM London Fashion Ltd, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, trend-led fashion through our brand, Threadbare. Established in 2017, we have built a reputation for designing stylish, accessible clothing that keeps our customers ahead of the fashion curve.

Our ever-expanding team of designers and industry experts ensures that Threadbare stays at the forefront of fashion, blending catwalk-inspired trends with wearable, everyday style. We source inspiration from global fashion capitals and street-style movements, translating them into collections that are both contemporary and affordable.

With a commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship, we strive to create clothing that not only looks great but is also responsibly made. At AM London Fashion Ltd, we believe fashion should be a force for good, and we are dedicated to shaping a future where style and sustainability go hand in hand.

We're now looking for an experienced Knitwear Buyer who can drive product development, manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercially competitive costs and identify opportunities to grow the category through trend-led, customer-focused product.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Working with the Senior Buyer to develop and deliver the knitwear strategy aligned to business objectives.
Building commercially balanced ranges that drive sales, margin and profitability.
Managing supplier relationships and negotiating cost prices, lead times and MOQs.
Identifying opportunities for new product development through trend research, competitor analysis and customer insight.
Presenting ranges, product opportunities and trade performance to senior stakeholders.
Taking ownership of category performance, analysing sales data and implementing actions to maximise opportunity.
Managing the critical path to ensure products are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
Conducting regular competitor analysis, comp shops and market research to identify gaps and opportunities.
Working closely with Design, Merchandising, QC and Production to deliver commercially successful ranges.
Attending fit sessions and managing product development through to final approval and sign-off.

Skills required:

Proven experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or Senior Assistant Buyer within knitwear, fashion or apparel.
Strong understanding of knitwear construction, yarns, gauges, fabrications and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrable experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating costs.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
Experience building and managing product ranges.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Passionate about fashion, trends and product innovation.

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