HEAD OF BUYING - FULL-TIME - LONDON
Who We Are
Inspired by a shared love of fashion, sneakers and the surrounding culture, END. was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne back in 2005. Bringing a combination of celebrated designers and emerging brands that were hard to come by outside of London, our first store in the UK nurtured a community of like-minded individuals who shared a passion within this ever-evolving culture.
Since then, END. has become a technology led retailer that provides a curated blend of menswear, womenswear, sneakers, homeware and lifestyle products for a global community.
At the core of everything we do as a brand is our customers. We recognise that it is our team and culture that makes the difference to our customers. With over 600 employees across our HQ, offices and retail locations, this customer centred approach continues to be a key focus for all END. staff.
As END. continues to grow with the culture, we want to ensure that all END. staff have a great experience at work and continue to contribute to our collective success.
At END., our menswear and sports categories sit at the heart of the brand - commercially, creatively, and culturally. We work across luxury, streetwear, performance, and emerging labels, building a product mix that reflects where fashion and culture meet.
We are looking for a Head of Buying to lead these categories with clarity and conviction, someone with a strong commercial track record, a deep understanding of product, and the leadership to move the team and business forward.
This is a senior role, responsible for one of our most strategic and visible areas. It requires a mix of trading precision, creative thinking, and clear direction, both day-to-day and longer term
Here's a Breakdown Of What You'll Be Doing
* Lead the end-to-end buying strategy for Menswear & Sports across all global markets.
* Build and manage a commercially effective, culturally relevant brand mix from established global names to future-facing labels.
* Own seasonal planning, OTB, and in-season trading making agile, informed decisions that balance margin, stock health, and customer interest.
* Develop and mentor a high-performing buying team, supporting progression, performance, and process improvement.
* Maintain strong relationships with brand partners, identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration, exclusives and newness.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Creative, Studio, Content and Retail to ensure product launches are well executed and aligned to strategy.
* Stay connected to the market including competitor activity, cultural shifts, and broader fashion movements to ensure our product direction remains relevant and forward-thinking.
Who We're Looking For
* Senior experience in a multi-brand buying or trading leadership role, ideally in menswear or streetwear.
* Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to drive performance through assortment, trading, and team development.
* A clear, confident leadership style able to guide, challenge, and support a high-performing team.
* Excellent industry relationships with brand leverage and a strong understanding of the contemporary menswear market.
* A strategic mindset, with the ability to think beyond product and contribute to broader brand and business objectives.
* Calm under pressure, with a sharp eye for both opportunity and risk.
* Commercially sharp with a deep understanding of product performance, customer behaviour, and market dynamics.
* Confident negotiator and relationship-builder with a strong industry network.
* Highly organised, with the ability to juggle deadlines, priorities and product drops in a fast-paced environment.
* Strategic thinker who is comfortable presenting at senior level and collaborating cross-functionally.
* Obsessed with fashion, culture, community, and innovation, you're plugged in, always watching, and never settling.
Besides a competitive salary and an engaging and inclusive work place we can offer you:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Holiday trading (Buy or sell 3 days)
* Your birthday off
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Healthcare Cashback Plan
* Moments that matter gifts (Weddings and Babies)
* A pension that both you and the company contribute to
* Generous staff discount
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* 40 Hours per week - Monday to Friday
* Take ownership of one of our most commercially and creatively important categories, at the heart of our brand.
* Work with a team in a business that values product vision and performance equally.
* Collaborate with senior leaders in a culture that encourages initiative, clarity and ambition.
* Be part of a brand with global reach, loyal customers, and a strong cultural point of view.
* Access to global fashion events, emerging designers, and industry leaders.
Don't worry if you don't hit every criteria, we're always looking to uncover the next big thing, so if you have what it takes to be part of our future success, we want to hear from you.
Please note - for the successful candidate, any employment is conditional on you having the right to work in the UK in the role in which you are employed. #J-18808-Ljbffr