Role title: Buyer / Senior Buyer (Maternity Leave Cover, 12 Month Contract)
Reports to: Head of Product
Purpose: As Buyer / Senior Buyer you will be responsible for developing, sourcing and delivering a sustainable, profitable and commercial range, which will be delivered on time to meet the requirements of the business.
You will support the Head of Product in the development and delivery of the department Strategy, whilst maintaining strong, professional relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and service.
Strategy & Range Building
* Develop a clear understanding of the Celtic & Co customer, working alongside Design to actively develop and deliver the brand handwriting.
* Working alongside key functions and team members, create a range strategy taking into account supply base, quality, sales performance and overall business strategy
* Constantly review and evaluate range performance to inform future decisions and influence departmental strategy
* Deliver clear competitor analysis, presenting regular feedback to the business, utilising any learnings to assist in your own range build
* Contribute towards seasonal and annual reviews
* Work closely with Merchandising on range planning and building to ensure necessary reporting is delivered in support of range and department decisions
* Ensure profit/ margin targets are adhered to, in line with strategic plans
Range Ambassador
* Establish and implement best practices across the business and confidently present product ranges at seasonal overviews, conveying product and range key selling points, as well as providing product information for key documents like seasonal trackers etc.
* Have an open and positive approach, encouraging cross function collaboration.
Supplier Management
* Have strong negotiation and relationship skills, delivering the best price without compromising on design, quality or delivery.
* Cultivate opportunities with suppliers, ensuring that a product sourcing strategy is in place which maximises margin and an agile supply chain.
* Be able to confidently challenge suppliers on lead times and prices to ensure suppliers remain proactive.
* Confidently identify and carry out costing exercises (with support of (INSERTS ELLAS NEW TITLE) across supply base to ensure best prices and production routes are utilised across range
* Assist the Head of department when introducing new suppliers, in negotiation and agreement of payment terms and contracts.
* Coordinate and administer noncompliance issues and negotiate penalty settlements
* Oversee relationships with 3rd party providers (including packaging suppliers) to ensure best prices and quality are achieved.
Critical Path Management
* Working alongside the head of department, plan a departmental critical path, feeding into overall company critical path, updating when necessary
* Ensure trackers and systems are correct and maintained
* Work closely with the technical team on the garment fit process
* Oversee product critical path to manage product status, identifying and communicating any potential issues and coordinating solutions
Managing a team
* Be a positive role model to others, being consistently self-motivated and able to motivate others around you.
* Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings and annual Personal Development Plan's (PDP) to monitor and evaluate individual performance, offering constructive feedback and tailored development plans to encourage continuous personal development and growth.
General responsibilities
* Travel oversees when required, both within and outside of Europe
* Travel to industry events or business events where applicable.
* Participate in all mandatory training events, as deemed appropriate for your role or for the company.
* Undertake ad hoc assignments from time to time and other duties as requested by management.
* Understand and ensure the full observation of your contract of employment, the companies operating procedures and policies and its health and safety obligations.
Candidate
* Working to at least Buyer level, with a proven track record of developing and trading Women's clothing ranges that exceed sales and profit targets
* Deep understanding of fabric, garment construction, range building and the whole buying process
* Experience in dealing with and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices and deliveries
This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Store discount
Work Location: In person