Junior Buyer

Beehive Recruitment is working with one of Manchester\’s most well established, and fastest growing clothing brands to date. This company really are changing the landscape within the industry, and they are only just getting started.

We are looking for buyers from just out of university to Junior Buyers.

Working within the procurement department, you’ll work closely with the Buying team to ensure the company achieves sales, stock and margin targets through the development of the product range, building and maintaining strong working relationships with the supplier base.

Responsibilities

Range Development for defined product range

1. Work alongside Buyer & Merchandising team to develop shape of the range ensuring alignment with the overall departmental strategy & KPI’s
2. Work alongside Buyer and Designer to interpret the trends and develop commercial ranges within the agreed strategy framework
3. Pro-actively bring insight and ideas to support development of wider range
4. Present specific ranges in a relevant and impactful way ensuring correct samples are used and all product delivers the agreed margins with support from the Buyer.
5. Ensure pricing is well benchmarked and in line with company strategy
6. Have full knowledge and understanding of the keyline process

Suppliers

1. Pro-actively build and maintain positive and professional working relationships with key suppliers
2. Ensure communication with suppliers is relevant, regular and clear

Divisional Support

1. Ensure preparation for selections, sign offs and supplier meetings is accurate, organised and completed to a high standard
2. Clear understanding of Marketing protocol and needs
3. Deputise for the buyer as and when required.
4. Understand and as required, be able to facilitate the running of fit sessions

If you would like to be considered please click apply, and one of our team will be in touch.

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