* Close to transport links
* Flexible working
About Our Client
My client a fast growing and ambitious retail business in the Trafford area of Manchester is looking to add a Buyer / Senior Buyer - Mens to the team. The business has gone from Strength to strength over the last 3 years. This Ecommerce Brand sells both Womens & Mens product across multiple categories.
Job Description
* Ensuring we have the right product/right price/right time within the range assortment for maximum sales
* Negotiating prices across categories, working with merchandiser to ensure we are balancing competitive prices with maximum profit
* Regular travel to visit factory base and drive newness selecting from showrooms, building relationships, negotiating best possible costs, units, lead times
* Working closely with merchandiser in driving and delivering strategy for ladies stock range - inc budgets, targets, sign offs, weekly trade, intake/replen
* Analysing and reacting daily to trend and trade reactions
* Managing supplier relationships
* Co ordinating with and supporting all teams to manage CP - QC, Design, Studio, Shipping
* Driving collaboration with other customers and depts on fabric blocking, style sharing as a business to maximise profit
* Maintaining close relationships with other platforms eg Next, TK maxx, new customers
* Management of Junior buyer and BAA - workload, development
* Regular analysis of competitor activity
* Attending weekly fit sessions with QC and design to establish best fits and quality
The Successful Applicant
* Experience working within a fashion brand
* Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
* Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Team player and able to build relationships
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner
What's on Offer
* Flexible working opportunity
* Sample sales
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Additional birthday day off
* Opportunity to travel
* Pension scheme
Buyer - Mens
Buyer - Mens
Contact
Lyndsey Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6574816
Phone number
+44 7970967003