Job Description
Senior Buyer - Footwear
As a Senior Men's Footwear Buyer you will lead a key Buying division, working closely with the Head of Dept to support the buying strategy and delivery of business goals. Working closely with 3rd Party and Own Brands you will ensure best in class brands and products relevant to target consumer are present in Stores and on the Ecommerce site for your product division.
Responsibilities
1. Support in Creation of the seasonal Buying Strategy for your Product Division ensuring alignment with other Buyers and key cross functional stakeholders (Own Brands, Marketing, Merchandising etc).
2. Support in driving brand budget planning, aligning with the Merchandising function for relevant product division.
3. Play a key role in the seasonal buying meetings with strategic 3rd Party brands and Own Brands, aligning with key stakeholders (e.g. Merchandising, Other Divisions, GPM, Marketing).
4. Lead SMU creation with relevant brands for relevant Product Division.
5. Support Buyers with the seasonal buying of non-strategic 3rd Party brands.
6. Accountable for the seasonal Product File including taking a lead in seasonal sign offs.
7. Ensure continuous contact out of buying seasons with key 3rd Party Brands to ensure the business product needs are met.
8. Support in short-, medium- a...