Childsplay Clothing is a leading independent retailer of luxury designer childrenswear, proudly operating from the UK with a global customer base spanning the USA, Middle East, and Asia.
Our dynamic and fashion-forward e-commerce platform is widely regarded as one of the most innovative in the industry, supported by a fully integrated Head Office and Distribution Centre in Dagenham, which forms the operational heart of the business and enables us to deliver a global service.
With over 30 years of heritage, Childsplay has built a highly skilled and dedicated team, driving a clear vision to remain at the forefront of the luxury childrenswear market.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our growing team. This is a commercially focused and strategically important role, responsible for shaping and delivering a compelling luxury childrenswear offer across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
You will work closely with senior leadership to define range direction, strengthen brand partnerships, and drive performance across a fast-moving global business.
Key Responsibilities
* Curate seasonal collections across top tier luxury and premium brands.
* Influence the buying strategy, ensuring ranges are commercially strong, brand-aligned, and customer-led
* Analyse sales performance, margin, and stock levels to drive trading decisions and maximise profitability
* Identify emerging trends, customer behaviours, and market opportunities, translating insight into actionable product direction
* Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with leading international luxury brands and suppliers
* Negotiate with brand partners to secure commercial terms, exclusives, and key product opportunities
* Drive brand performance by understanding individual strengths and strategically maximising their potential within the range
* Work closely with Merchandising to optimise stock levels, intake planning, and in-season trading actions
* Partner with Marketing to influence product storytelling, campaigns, and key seasonal initiatives
* Contribute to buying strategy meetings, range reviews, and seasonal planning processes
* Manage and support a high-performing buying team, setting clear standards, direction, and accountability
* Attend UK and international trade shows and buying appointments to source and develop new product opportunities
* Collaborate with wider teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of business objectives
About You (Skills & Experience)
* Proven experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within luxury or premium fashion, ideally across childrenswear, apparel, footwear, and accessories
* Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to build high-performing ranges that maximise sales and margin
* Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret trading data, identify opportunities, and confidently forecast trends
* Excellent negotiation, influencing, and networking skills, with the confidence to challenge and engage stakeholders at all levels
* Strong brand awareness, with the ability to understand individual brand strengths and leverage them effectively
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful supplier relationships, while identifying and onboarding new brand partners
* A confident and clear communicator, able to articulate product vision and business strategy both internally and externally
* Experience collaborating cross-functionally, particularly with Merchandising and Marketing teams
* Proven leadership capability, with experience motivating, developing, and setting high standards within a team
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Resilient and decisive, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Proficient in Excel and experienced in using buying system
What This Role Offers
* Influencing product direction and buying strategy
* Direct influence on brand partnerships and range composition
* Exposure to leading international luxury brands
* A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with growth momentum
* The opportunity to shape a key part of a global e-commerce business
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