Overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer with a strong long-lead fashion background to join a fast-paced, growing fashion business. Experience across knitwear, coats/outerwear and denim is essential.
Responsibilities
- Full ownership of categories from development through to sign-off and trade.
- Manage product development and long-lead critical paths.
- Oversee fittings, sign-offs and product amendments.
- Manage supplier relationships, pricing and order chasing.
- Monitor sales, KPIs and bestseller performance.
- Lead category trading and make commercially driven decisions.
- Manage and develop junior members of the team.
- Attend trade meetings and overseas buying trips.
Requirements
- Proven experience at Buyer level within fashion.
- Strong long-lead buying experience.
- Experience across knitwear, coats/outerwear and/or denim.
- Strong commercial and trend awareness.
- Confident supplier negotiation and management skills.
- Experience managing junior team members.Overseas buying trip experience.
- Highly organised, proactive and commercially focused.
Benefits
23 days holiday, flexi-time, staff events and payday treats.
Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.
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Buyer employer: The Candidate Ltd
The Candidate Ltd offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where marketing is integral to the company's success. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises collaboration and creativity, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced, product-led setting. Located in a vibrant area, the company provides unique advantages such as access to industry events and networking opportunities, making it an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.
