Our client is looking for a buyer in their busy clothing department Job Role: Create commercial ranges that are right for our target consumer Analyse sales data highlighting best/worst performers and take appropriate action Managing a team, consisting of merch and junior buyer/ buying admin assistants- to ensure deadlines for launch dates etc are met. Oversee and sign off the sample process - lab dips/strike offs, red seals and gold seals Strong understanding of our target consumer, competitors and marketplace platforms Liaise with far east factories to ensure that deadlines are met Ensure we are achieving set launch dates Assist with the development of product ranges across our brands, contributing new ideas that are relevant for each brands target market Consistently keep up to date with new trends, colours and fabrics Carrying out in-store and online competitor analysis and SWOT reports to assist Product Development in buys Communicating with the Ecommerce team to help support Campaigns and Photo Shoots Follow the Product Development process from initial ideas stage to launch, liaising with relevant departments throughout the course Required skills: Buying experience in Clothing Wide market awareness across Home Value Retailers in the market Highly organised Strong communication and presentation skills Analytical Solid commercial awareness Creative Understanding of the supply chain Ability to independently grow a product range Administrative and accuracy skills IT skills including Excel Minimum 4 years industry experience in either a Buying