At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop exciting product ranges and identify emerging fashion trends.
- Company: Kaiia The Label, a fast-growing fashion brand redefining style.
- Benefits: Join a creative team with growth opportunities and impact.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with a focus on collaboration and creativity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of fashion while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in fashion buying and strong trend awareness required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Kaiia The Label is a fast-growing, trend-led fashion brand redefining accessible style for a new generation. Known for bold, feminine pieces and a strong digital presence, we're expanding rapidly across the UK and internationally. We're looking for a passionate Fashion Buyer to help shape our product offering and drive the next stage of our growth.
We're looking for a commercially driven and trend-focused Fashion Buyer to build exciting product ranges that resonate with the Kaiia customer. You'll play a key role in identifying trends, selecting the right products, and delivering commercially successful collections across multiple categories. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where product instinct meets data-driven decision making.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and build seasonal product ranges aligned with Kaiia's brand identity and commercial strategy
- Identify emerging fashion trends, bestselling products and market opportunities
- Use sales performance, customer insights and market analysis to make informed buying decisions
- Manage product selection, range planning and option counts to maximise sales and profitability
- Work closely with Design to develop new products that reflect current trends and customer demand
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times and product development
- Monitor product performance, reacting quickly to sales trends and recommending repeat or exit strategies
- Partner closely with Merchandising to ensure balanced stock levels and effective trading decisions
- Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams to support product launches and key campaigns
- Attend supplier meetings, trade shows and competitor shops to stay ahead of market trends
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a Buying role within fashion (womenswear/fast fashion preferred)
- Strong commercial awareness with an analytical, data-driven approach
- Excellent trend awareness and a deep understanding of the Kaiia customer
- Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercially
- Confident decision-maker with strong communication and influencing skills
- Highly organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about fashion with exceptional attention to detail
Why Join Kaiia?
- Be part of a brand in major growth mode
- Shape the future of our product offering
- Work in a creative, ambitious and collaborative team
- Real opportunity to make impact and grow with the business
Fashion Buyer in Manchester employer: KAIIA THE LABEL
At Kaiia The Label, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer that champions creativity and growth. As a Senior Fashion Buyer in our Manchester office, you'll enjoy a vibrant work culture that encourages collaboration and offers real ownership over product direction, allowing you to make a significant impact in a fast-growing brand. With opportunities for professional development and the chance to shape collections seen by customers worldwide, joining our team means being part of an exciting journey in the fashion industry.
