Role Overview
The Buyer is responsible for delivering a commercial, trend-led product offering that supports brand strategy and drives sales growth across all markets. This role manages end-to-end buying activity, including costing negotiations, range building, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, and Supply Chain. The Buyer will work closely with international suppliers and manage/mentor an Assistant Buyer.
Key Responsibilities
Costing & Supplier Management
* Negotiate all product costings across two countries of origin, covering approximately:
o 50 core styles per month × 10 months
o 6 × 45 swim styles
* Manage supplier relationships with both the China team and direct suppliers in Turkey.
* Ensure competitive pricing, optimal margins, and timely approvals.
Range Building & Pricing
* Propose all RRPs using the brand's pricing architecture framework.
* Manage and maintain the range plan tool, ensuring accuracy across all drops and categories.
* Prepare for and present ranges in pre-sign-off and final sign-off meetings.
* Participate in concept meetings to drive the product direction each season.
Product Development & Process Management
* Attend weekly fit sessions (approx. 6 hours per week) and collaborate with Technical teams to ensure product quality and fit standards.
* Monitor and ensure full adherence to the critical path across all product areas.
* Provide designers with range performance feedback, identifying opportunities and gaps.
* Support Design on fabric approvals, ensuring suitability, cost efficiency, and brand alignment.
* Conduct USA product calls for every collection, ensuring relevance to the market.
Trading & Reporting
* Lead Monday trade preparation and reporting, analysing performance, best sellers, margin, and stock levels to inform future decisions.
* Make data-led recommendations to improve sell-through, reduce risk, and maximise profitability.
Team Management
* Manage, develop, and train the Assistant Buyer, ensuring their progression and performance.
* Support in creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
Travel
* Attend global buying trips as required, maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving new opportunities.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Buyer (multi-product experience ideal).
* Strong negotiation skills and experience costing across multiple countries of origin.
* Ability to analyse trade, build balanced ranges, and deliver commercial assortments.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
* Highly organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
* Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit processes.
Benefits
* Birthday day off
* 25-day holiday
* Flexible hours
* Vibrant team
* 40% off staff discount
* Team socials
* Competitions
* Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office