THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your Buying expertise to support our rapidly growing business?
We have the exciting opportunity to join our Buying team as Buying Manager. We are looking for an experienced Buying professional who has lead a team and driven the overall Buying strategy within the fashion, accessories, jewellery and/or gifting industry.
You will use your exceptional commercial awareness and passion for our product to define and drive the buying plan and budget. You use your experience of category and supplier development to define successful product ranges whilst managing and developing a Buying team, ensuring goals and deadlines are being met. You will work with wider teams such as our internal Product Design team to ensure product compliance through effective sample management in order to deliver high quality product to our valued customers.
The role is Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. You'll enjoy the exciting buzz of our friendly office in Banbury, Oxfordshire 3 times a week on average with the flexibility to work from home for the 2 remaining days.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
* Reviewing and improving your supplier base, ensuring continual collaboration with suppliers to enhance quality, design execution, and delivery.
* Working with key departments to deliver seasonal KPIs across our brands and retail divisions, including managing the critical path and supplier development against KPIs and business objectives.
* Supporting Senior Management to formulate and set the buying plan, aligning to the agreed budget for all categories by brand; creating final options and leading range meetings.
* Taking accountability for delivering the product development buy plan, working with the Merchandising team to ensure all risks and opportunities have been captured.
* Preparing and presenting in seasonally, monthly and weekly department product, sales, and trade meetings.
* Reviewing sales, highlighting any reactions to the team and making recommendations to improve performance.
* Driving the company’s design compliance and quality, managing the buying team to execute this, including approving or rejecting samples.
* Researching and presenting market and customer trends, identifying opportunities and making recommendations for new products and categories.
* Developing strong cross-functional relationships with department managers, working closely with the Product Design team and the Merchandising team.
* Coaching, leading, and developing a Buying team ensuring goals and deadlines are being met.
THE TALENT YOU'LL BRING
* Previous experience as a Senior Buyer and/or Buying Manager within a similar industry, with excellent team management and mentoring experience.
* A self-starter who competently manages risk and applies strong commercial acumen.
* Highly analytical, an expert in Excel and Power BI.
* A strong understanding of all laws and regulations relating to procurement, contracts, and product with the ability to put into practice.
* A passion and understanding of working in the fashion industry.
* Excellent organisation and communication skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes in priorities and manage deadlines.
PERFECTLY PACKAGED
* A competitive salary DOE.
* 25 days holiday rising to 27 with length of service, plus bank holiday.
* A broad benefits package including a generous staff discount across both our brands.
* Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and develop further.
* An innovative and friendly workplace with a team we’re proud to be part of.
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