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We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Temporary Fashion Retail Buyer to join our Buying Department.
If you are passionate about the brand looking for a new challenge and keen to further your career in an exciting, fast paced Head Office Retail environment then Peacocks is the brand for you.
We love our customers and we love local shopping!
Whether she’s a busy Mum looking for budget friendly fashion, a guy looking for the ultimate BBQ shirt or a fashion lover looking for the latest trends, we aim to offer our customer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street.
If you are passionate about the brand looking for a new challenge then Peacocks is the place for you!
You will be based at our modern purpose built Head Office in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff. Cardiff is an accessible city with strong transport links, and London is only 2 hours away by train.
What’s in Cardiff?
* If you are considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – from arts and culture, sports, shopping and the great outdoors.
* Cardiff is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and we have sandy beaches and breath taking National Parks on our doorstep. Just 30 miles from Cardiff is Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park offering spectacular scenery. We also have the sandy beaches of Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea and Trecco Bay – perfect for a summers day!
* Cardiff offers an exciting social scene, with numerous choices of places to eat from bistros, to award-winning restaurants, and pubs and clubs where you can enjoy your style of music, whatever your taste.
* There’s Arts, Music and Drama venues staging famous plays, ballets and Operas – as well as iconic sporting venues regularly hosting high profile sporting events.
Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in South Wales!
The role
As a Buyer you will assist in developing, sourcing and delivering an on-trend and commercially focused range, whilst driving profit and enhancing the Peacocks brand position. You'll be part of our close-knit Head Office team, making sure our ranges are commercially developed and delivered in line with our brand vision and strategy.
Responsibilities/Objectives:
* Plan and build a commercially balanced range, whilst achieving margin targets as 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;
* Take ownership of the critical path and deadlines, raising issues and communicating action plans effectively;
* Review and analyze sales data, identify top-performing products/lines, and make data-driven decisions for future lines and improvements;
* Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimal products, prices, and contract terms, leveraging supplier expertise to improve ranges;
* Lead meetings at Director/Head level, ensuring effective communication and timely completion of actions;
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful launch of new product lines and initiatives;
* Work with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, stock turn, margin targets, and profit levels.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience in a Fashion Retail Buying role with a strong commercial mindset;
* Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and the buying process, with a keen eye for print and pattern;
* A passion for trends and a drive for innovation in a fast-paced environment;
* Excellent negotiation skills and relationship-building abilities with suppliers;
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective internal and external collaboration;
* A proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales and profit targets.
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