FASHION BUYER | GROWING RETAILER | MANCHESTER | £38,000 - £45,000
We are partnering with a multi-product business as they look for their next Buyer.
You will need to be an already experienced Buyer who has a proven track record of working well under pressure. In this role you will explore your love for product in a creative & collaborative environment where you will be given the tools to have full autonomy of your department.
AS THE BUYER:
* You will have developed BAA's, AB's and/or Junior Buyers
* Implemented new ways of working to improve efficiencies
* On boarding new suppliers
* Supplier visits - Europe & Far East
* Led strategy meetings
Buyer Responsibilities Include:
* Building lessons learnt
* Clear ability to communicate Best & Worst indicators and building strategy points from these learnings
* Ability to set clear commercial ranges from history & newness
* Confident presenter
* Ability to set pricing architectures for product categories with merchandiser
* Plan with Merchandiser buys and build well-balanced ranges
* Experience with trading from the Far East and closer to home (short & long lead experience required)
* Maintain supplier relationships
* Onboarding new suppliers to the business
* Ability to source new fabrics and trims
* Experience with international travel for both inspiration and supplier trips
* Experience of test and trial methods to drive newness and profit
* Clear trading examples where margin and sales have grown
* Manage Monday Trade reports and key actions for your department
* Oversee the wider team for critical path and delivery schedule
* Manage and prepare for product launches
* Work with SLT on business wide critical paths for key meetings & trips
* Conduct cross costing projects to protect %
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