Senior Buyer - Fashion industry Location: Cambridgeshire - 2 days in the officeSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annumDo you have experience as a Buyer managing the critical path to achieve department targets within the fashion industry?I am partnered with a leading Direct-to-Consumer apparel brand, renowned for its unique fabrics, patterns, silhouettes, and designs, they are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the business and lead the range selection process, utilising relevant trend and trade elements, sourcing new suppliers and developing relationships to drive business growth.Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate closely with the Design and Merchandising team to build the range, analyse sales data, and make informed decisions.
2. Ensure each department has a shared vision by working alongside the merchandiser and marketing team.
3. Manage the critical path to achieve department targets and ensure timely deliveries.
4. Liaise with suppliers to progress production from initial quotation requests to sampling and production.
5. Negotiate cost prices to achieve the best prices and meet department BIM (Business Improvement Model).
6. Contribute to weekly trade meetings and react to department trading with suggestions for improvement.
7. Accountable for achieving cost price reductions of first-time rebuys and managing sam...