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:
1. Building lessons learnt
2. Clear ability to communicate Best & Worst indicators and building strategy points from these learnings
3. Ability to set clear commercial ranges from history & newness
4. Confident presenter
5. Ability to set pricing architectures for product categories with merchandiser
6. Plan with Merchandiser buys and build well-balanced ranges
7. Experience with trading from the Far East and closer to home (short & long lead experience required)
8. Maintain supplier relationships
9. Onboarding new suppliers to the business
10. Ability to source new fabrics and trims
11. Experience with international t...