Buyer Fashion

London Source: WhatJobs

£60,000–£90,000

What is the role

To develop and build an offer in your given area that meets the needs, desires and specifications of the customer within the relevant brand and in line with the overall brand identity and company ethos. Working in partnership with the buying, merchandising and product support teams to lead the sourcing, purchase and planning of a full and balanced range of product that maximises sales and margin performance.

What you will do

Expand and develop the Brand identity that maximises the potential of a given product category
Develop and buy a range of products that provides both wardrobe staples and fashion product for our specialist customers, which is appropriate to the market and is in line with current trends
Develop and buy a range of product that adapts to maximise trading potential in the market places in which it is planned to trade in
Provide direction and support for junior buying team members ensuring targets are identified and met, giving development and mentoring where required
Ensure a comprehensive supply base for product range that has the capability and capacity to consistently deliver against current and future growth requirements
Conduct effective negotiations with suppliers that provides a commercial proposition whilst maintains production standards and product integrity
Conduct continuous market appraisal to both benchmark against and to outperform the competition
Continuous evolution of the category offer to ensure it continues to meet customer expectations for newness and variety
Working with key stakeholders to define, implement and review the intake and margin strategy for your category
Work with product support team to ensure standards of fit and quality are maintained
Regularly review customer feedback and use to develop and enhance product offer
Define & deliver against the critical path for products, liaising with product support and logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of intake & warehouse volumes can be met
Ensure that suppliers conform to our code of ethics and urgently address any potential issues

What you will bring

Must have 5+ years demonstrable successful buying experience in ladieswear, preferably with experience of specialist markets
Proven track record within fashion product
Experience of (and comfortable working within) a Buyer driven business without design team support
Team leadership & management experience
Expert knowledge of sourcing and key contacts
Results driven with sound commercial acumen
Strategic thinker with a hands on, action-oriented approach
Keen negotiator
Passion for the brand with a strong understanding of the demands of our customer
Highly motivated and a desire to be the best with proven ability to work well as a team
Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace with loyalty and commitment to the business.