Job Details
Junior Buyer – Off Price Multi Category
We are looking for a commercially driven Junior Buyer with expertise in multi-category, multi gender to join the Off Price division at Renfold Brands. This side of our business covers brands such as Urban Threads, Sugar Dust and Brooklyn Supply Company to name a few. This role covers our non clothing areas including soft accessories and home but someone with clothing experience would be advantageous.
This is a fast-paced, multi-category role focused on driving margin, maximising opportunities and delivering commercially successful ranges across global markets.
You will work closely with global factories and cross-functional teams, owning the product lifecycle end-to-end in partnership with your Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Buying & Product Development
* Own and develop product across multiple categories, identifying commercial opportunities to drive margin, sell-through and stock turn within the off-price model.
* Source and negotiate directly with global suppliers, securing the best cost prices and maximising margin opportunities
* Identify and execute opportunistic buys and new sourcing avenues
* Collaborate with Design to deliver commercially relevant ranges aligned to brand DNA while maintaining off-price price points
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, continuously reviewing performance and capability
Commercial & Strategy
* Set and manage pricing architecture in line with market conditions, competitor activity and margin targets
* Drive category strategy from concept through to delivery, reacting quickly to trading performance and customer demand
* Manage capacity planning, ensuring efficient use of production and minimising risk
Delivery & Execution
* Own the critical path across your categories, ensuring key milestones are met for on-time delivery
* Lead and execute all approvals, fits and product sign-off processes
* Manage and develop your team to deliver against KPIs and business objectives
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in multi-category buying
* Strong track record of delivering commercially successful ranges and driving margin
* Experience working with global supply bases and negotiating at scale
* Highly commercial mindset with the ability to react quickly to trading conditions
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proven success of working with internal stakeholders
Benefits
* 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Flexi-hours
* Hybrid working - 3 days in office after successfully passing probation (5 days in office during probation)
* Staff discount
* Private health insurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Location = Stamford brook, Chiswick, London