Buyer – 12 Month FTC.

On behalf of my client, a beautiful sustainable Apparel brand, we are looking for a bright and dynamic Buyer to join the team. Quality, fit and detail are at the heart of the business.

The candidate

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in women’s fashion buying
• Experience working within retail with an excellent understanding of the marketplace, examining and reacting to customers buying behaviours and competitors.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract data.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive, Enthusiastic and Self-driven with a can-do attitude
• Previous experience in managing team members and a department.
• Proficient knowledge of MS office programmes, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Key Elements of Role

• Lead the product development team, inspiring direction and feel of season, reacting to customer buying behaviours and competitor marketplace.
• Analyse and predict trends in line with brand identity; demonstrate commercial awareness and creativity.
• Work closely with the merchandising team on seasonal strategy.
• Build a well-balanced seasonal range, reflecting current trading environment.
• Lead product sustainability and sourcing strategy, ensuring sustainability is at the forefront of product and buying decisions.
• Responsible for presenting and delivering range overview and conveying season overview to the wider company
• Manage communication with suppliers, leading negotiations and problem-solving issues.
• Manage a seasonal sales and margin budget
• Work alongside the Garment technician to maintain excellent quality and fit standards throughout all ranges.
• Work alongside the marketing team to deliver seasonal physical and online promotional material and stories.
• Manage relationships between the product team and other functions within the brand.