Job Description
Would you like to work / relocate to an amazing company in Cardiff?
We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join an amazing high street fashion brand on a 9 month fixed term contract.
As a Buyer, your role will involve collaborating in the development, sourcing, and delivery of a trendy and commercially viable product range. Your contributions will be essential in maintaining the balance between creativity and commerciality, ultimately driving the success of the brand in a competitive landscape.
Some key responsibilities:
* Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. Utilizing supplier’s expertise to improve range and knowledge
* Lead meetings at Director/Head of level ensuring effecting key information is communicated and any actions are completed within the set timescales.
* Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure the successful launch of new product lines/seasonal collections and other company initiatives.
* Works collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, in order to ensure stock turn, margin targets and profit levels are achieved;
* Review and analyses sales data, identifying top performing product/lines, ensuring data driven decisions are made for future lines/intakes and recommendations for improvement made and presented.
About you:
* Must have come from a buying background
* Happy to work in the office 5 x a week.
* A passion for trends who excels in driving newness in a fast paced environment
* Experienced in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times.