Buyer

We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, pro-active ladies fashion buyer for a leading High Street Retailer

Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will play a key role in the business, working to deliver innovative, commercial product ranges. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in Buying, negotiation, product planning and data analysis..
Buyer responsibilities

• Plan and agree the sales/margin and stock budget with the Merchandisers and General Managers.

• Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract.

• Undertake selection of all new products.

• Gather, analyse and interpret product, market and customer information in order to forecast future demand patterns for supply chain requirements.

• In conjunction with Merchandising, monitor and control the range to ensure budgeted stock turn, margin and profit targets are achieved.

• Manage the range plan to maximize customer service levels.

• Liaise with the Marketing Manager to ensure all promotions are executed correctly.

• Work with the Trading and Marketing Managers to resolve commercial problems.

• When required, conduct range presentations to the Board, General Mangers, Retail and Overseas Investors.

• To have a full awareness of all legal and safety standards.

• Supervise the workload and appraisal of a Buyer’s Assistant.

To hear more about the great  buyer role send your CV now..