About us We are wearegrip, a London based creative agency who work with some of the most exciting drivers in F1. Our goal is to build the most distinctive personal brands in sport that capture the attention of fans, teams and brands around the world. Working hand-in-hand with each driver we create and manage their personal brand across social media, branding, marketing, merchandise, content creation, digital and more. When you join wearegrip, you'll be working at the heart of our multi-skilled fast paced start-up and immediately have the opportunity to begin shaping your future within our highly motivated and passionate team. Background/Brand You will work full-time across a high-profile Formula 1 driver’s fashion brand that mixes merchandise with streetwear style. We are looking for a multi-talented, commercially-minded buyer who will take full ownership of the manufacturing process and help strategically drive this brand forward. Responsibilities Ownership of the store P&L with a focus on net profitability. Understand and deliver total business strategy, bringing energy to drive the business forward Ownership of the critical path Develop and drive product assortments to create maximum revenue Working with the design team to shape the product offering Ownership of the annual trade/category planning process Onboard new suppliers to the business to improve product margin, quality and deliveries Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the optimum product, process and terms of contract Have a long-term supplier strategy in place covering annual deals, payment terms and target product margins Monitor sales performance and stock levels, actively reviewing product on order and replenishment to optimise inventory turnover, minimise stockouts and reduce excess inventory Identify new business opportunities and market growth areas, conduct regular competitor analysis Collaborate with internal marketing, design, brand, e-commerce & finance to accelerate business growth Develop and lead a high-performing team You will be Based in London and can commute to Hoxton at least four times a week You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in fashion buying A natural leader with the ability to network and build purposeful working relationships Highly organised, proactive and experienced with streamlining processes and improving ways of working A strong negotiator who can confidently review and challenge suppliers Not essential but it’s always a bonus if you’re a Formula 1 fan Benefits 20 days annual leave plus one week shutdown period over Christmas 1 extra day off for your birthday Competitive salary based on experience Additional work from home days upon request Apple Macbook plus any relevant software and equipment Budget for personal skills training and development