We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven, and highly motivated Fashion Retail Buyer to play a key role in driving our business to the next level.
If you are passionate about the brand, seeking a new challenge, and eager 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 support local shopping!
Whether she’s a busy mum looking for budget-friendly fashion, a guy searching for the ultimate BBQ shirt, or a fashion lover seeking the latest trends, we aim to offer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street.
If you are passionate about the brand and looking for a new challenge, Peacocks is the place for you!
You will be based at our modern, purpose-built Head Office in the vibrant city center 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 offers arts, culture, sports, shopping, and outdoor activities.
* Cardiff boasts green spaces, sandy beaches, and nearby national parks like Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park, just 30 miles away, offering spectacular scenery. Beaches such as Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea, and Trecco Bay are perfect for summer days.
* The city offers an exciting social scene with a variety of eateries, from bistros to award-winning restaurants, pubs, and clubs catering to diverse musical tastes.
* Arts, music, and drama venues regularly host plays, ballets, and operas, alongside iconic sporting venues for high-profile 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, commercially focused range, while driving profit and enhancing the Peacocks brand position. You will be part of our close-knit Head Office team, ensuring our ranges are commercially developed and aligned with our brand vision and strategy.
Responsibilities/Objectives:
* Plan and build a commercially balanced range, achieving margin targets set by the company;
* Conduct regular departmental product reviews, coordinating trends, looks, and color palettes across departments;
* Operate an effective and timely product sign-off process, aligned with the critical path and planning cycle;
* Take ownership of critical path deadlines, raising issues, and communicating action plans;
* Review and analyze sales data to identify top-performing products, making 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;
* Lead meetings at the director or head level, ensuring effective communication and timely completion of actions;
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful launch of new product lines, seasonal collections, 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 the ability to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment;
* Excellent negotiation skills and relationship-building abilities with suppliers;
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective internal and external relationships;
* A proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales and profit targets.
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