Senior Fashion Buyer in Loughton

Shape the Future of a Fast-Growing Global Fashion Brand

Essex / London

Are you a commercially minded fashion buyer with a sharp eye for product, trends, and customer behaviour? We're partnering with an ambitious womenswear brand that has built a loyal international following through its distinctive approach to fashion, inclusivity, and customer engagement. As the business continues its impressive growth journey, we're seeking a Senior Fashion Buyer to play a pivotal role in driving product strategy and category performance.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team where your ideas will be heard, your impact will be visible, and your contribution will directly influence the next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

As Senior Buyer, you will take ownership of key product categories, balancing creativity with commercial performance to deliver collections that excite customers and drive results. Working closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Ecommerce teams, you'll use customer insight, market intelligence, and trend awareness to build compelling product ranges that perform across multiple channels and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category buying strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Build commercially successful product ranges through trend analysis, customer insight, and sales performance data.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept through to launch and trade.
• Partner with Design teams to create balanced, trend-led collections.
• Drive sales, margin, and profit performance through strategic planning and trading actions.
• Identify growth opportunities across ecommerce, wholesale, and retail channels.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate costs and manage margins in line with commercial targets.
• Analyse customer behaviour and market trends to inform decision-making.
• Present seasonal strategies and trade performance to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

About You

You'll be an experienced fashion buyer who combines strong commercial instincts with a genuine passion for product. We're looking for someone who has:

• Significant buying experience within fashion retail or a fashion-led brand.
• Strong womenswear product knowledge.
• A proven track record of driving category growth and profitability.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and product development processes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working alongside ecommerce teams and international markets is highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to influence product strategy within a rapidly growing business.
• A collaborative, creative, and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous staff discount.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• The chance to work with a passionate team that genuinely loves what they do.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about fashion, commercially driven, and excited by the prospect of shaping the future of a growing international brand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief summary of your buying experience.