Overview
To deliver a commercial range of product taking into account customer demand, pricing, quality, market trends, customer relationships and financial budgets. This is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, recognised for its focus on delivering quality products to its customers. Operating with a mid-sized team, the company offers a collaborative and professional working environment in Leeds.
Responsibilities
* Lead the buying strategy for mainline wholesale & retail to source and develop the commercial product assortment, meeting the customer requirements.
* Ensure margin targets are achieved and provide a strategic vision of both short and long-term margin potential.
* Lead cross costing process each season to ensure best price across all product categories.
* Manage the critical path planning process, ensure on time delivery from concept to in store launch.
* Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines.
* Analyse sales, margin and supply chain data to make informed buying decisions.
* Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for your department with the ability to make decisions with consideration of the wider impact.
* Extensive product knowledge - ability to engineer a garment to reduce the cost impact of detail and design without affecting the key details.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Planning, Merchandising, E-commerce) to develop assortments and plan Retail Buys for both Mainline and Outlet.
* Manage agenda for monthly meetings with Brand Owner.
* Lead on product development and planning for special projects, e.g. collaborations, special buys for marketing.
* Present seasonal buy to senior leadership with clear rationale and performance projections.
Profile / Qualifications
* Management and leadership experience essential with a proven track record of managing a team to deliver commercially relevant, on-trend clothing.
* Experience of retail and trading.
* Extensive fabric knowledge across wovens and knits.
Location
Leeds
Job Offer / Benefits
* Free Parking
* Close to transport links
* Hybrid Working 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home
* Discount on Product
* Buyer / Senior Buyer
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