Online Fashion brand is looking for a passionate and driven Buyer to join the team.
The Junior Buyer will play a crucial role in supporting the buying team in selecting and purchasing products that align with the brand vision
You will assist in analysing market trends, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that the product offerings remain competitive and exciting.
Responsibilities
* Full ownership and responsibility of categories from development through to sign off and daily trading. Managing junior members of the team.
* Order Chasing
* Manages BAA in the order chasing process - ensuring lateness is minimal and action is taking where necessary.
* Independently fits for category.
* Creation of block libraries.
* Weekly investigation of high returns.
* Ensuring styles are fit in a timely manner and priority order.
* 20-30 developments per week / in line with options per month.
* Strong awareness of lead times and when new styles need to be briefed out.
* Clear concise developments sent with specs where necessary.
* Manages BAA in chasing developments and highlighting urgent styles.
* Strong knowledge of how the business / departments are trading.
* Awareness of all KPI’s and takes actions to ensure these are met.
* Signs off weekly with Buying Manager.
* Able to confidently negotiate prices with suppliers.
* Responsible for sign off for relevant campaigns.
* A...