Menswear Junior Buyer/Product Developer.

Are you passionate about menswear and looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in product development and buying? We’re seeking a Junior Buyer/Product Developer to join a premium menswear brand based in London. This role offers a dynamic environment where you’ll play a crucial part in shaping our product offering and driving business success.

Role Overview:
As a Junior Buyer/Product Developer, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth market research, maintaining supplier relationships, managing purchasing activities, and negotiating costs. You will work closely with the e-commerce and customer service teams, ensuring the timely flow of product information. Additionally, you will assist in developing new products, sourcing raw materials, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Research: Stay on top of the latest fashion trends, competitor offerings, and market demands to inform product decisions.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Assist in selecting and evaluating vendors, obtaining quotes, and managing supplier communications to ensure a competitive product offering.
• Purchase Order Processing: Manage offline orders, verify costs and quantities, and ensure timely deliveries in line with our buying schedule.
• Pricing & Negotiation: Analyse pricing strategies and negotiate competitive rates while maintaining product quality standards.
• Sales Analysis: Review sales data to identify key trends, vendor performance, and market insights to guide buying decisions.
• Collaborative Communication: Work cross-functionally with e-commerce, customer service, and other departments to share information and resolve queries.
• Material Sourcing: Source and identify materials for product development, ensuring timely delivery, suitable pricing, and quality standards.
• Tech Packs & Prototyping: Develop detailed technical specifications for product designs and oversee sample and prototype development.
• Sample Development & Fit Sessions: Support sample development and assist with fit sessions to ensure products meet design and fit standards.
• Quality Control: Oversee product quality, ensuring that final products align with company standards.
• Problem Solving: Tackle challenges related to materials, production delays, or quality issues and collaborate on solutions to keep projects on track.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: 2+ years in a similar role buying/product development role, with a strong focus on menswear/tailoring.
• Product Development Expertise: Comfortable working in menswear product development, from design to sourcing.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills are essential; NetSuite experience is a plus (though not required).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with great attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.