Senior Buyer

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Ladieswear Senior Buyer to join a thriving team. You will be �ambitious, passionate and business minded .The ideal candidate will thrive from working in a fast-paced environment and will have extensive knowledge of current trends.

The role

• Support the Buying Director and Head of Buying in developing and delivering the Buying Strategy


• Maintain strong, professional relationships with existing suppliers


• Ensure consistent quality and service, negotiating new supplier agreements to achieve profitable pricing and delivery terms


• Plan and build a commercially balanced range, achieving margin targets set by the company


• Drive regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks, and colour palettes


• Operate an effective and timely product sign-off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle


• Lead ladieswear in driving trend-led collections with the right level of newness, fashion, and trend


• Maximize profit through strong negotiation and development of global supplier relations


• Trade the department and analyse relevance of new and emerging trends for the brand, planning accordingly


• Work collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, ensuring stock turn, margin targets, and profit levels are achieved

Requirements

• Experience working at Senior Buyer level or above in a fast-paced fashion retailer


• Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales and profit targets


• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and the whole buying process, with a strong print eye


• Passion for trends and ability to drive newness in a fast-paced environment35


• Experience in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times


• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales forecasts and consumer buying patterns


• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, including merchandising and marketing


• Excellent communication and presentation skills for pitching new ideas to senior management


• You will be a trend-driven, customer-focused professional with the ability to deliver commercial and inspiring fashion ranges


• �You should be able to balance creativity with commercial acumen, ensuring that product selections meet both customer demands and financial targets

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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