About Our Client
A great opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a leading Fashion Multi-channel retailer in West Yorkshire. The company has been trading for over 30 years, selling Fashion products across Clothing, Accessories & Footwear, and Lingerie.
Job Description
* Plan a commercial range within your own areas alongside the Buyer and Buying director that maximizes sales and profit.
* Maintain a clear understanding of the customer brand handwriting.
* Ensure that the supply base has the capability to meet requirements.
* Negotiate with suppliers for the best price whilst maintaining product integrity and standards in production.
* Ensure that agreed levels of good, better, and best product are bought.
* Review competitor activity and regularly assess price architecture.
* Meet deadlines within the buying calendar and adhere to the critical path.
* Set clear performance standards for self and team members.
* Present the range in trading, selections, sign-off, and review meetings.
* Understand profit and intake margin strategy focusing on achieved NAM.
* Actively trade the department, review commitment against current sales performance, and set action plan accordingly.
* Work with technologist to take joint responsibility for fit and quality.
* Regularly visit stores and work closely with retail and Merchandise colleagues.
* Work with the supplier design resource to source and develop new product opportunities.
* Secure dates for product sign-off at appropriate points in the season.
* Oversee the critical path management for the department.
The Successful Applicant
* Assistant Buyer Level or above.
* Strong knowledge of putting together a profitable range.
* Effective communicator, presenter, and team player.
* Ability to adopt a flexible approach when required and to think swiftly.
* Relevant technical experience for a given product range.
* Experience of working with suppliers on a landed and FOB basis.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £35k DOE.
Free Parking.
Close to transport links.
Progression Opportunities.
Discount on Product.
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