JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Head Office
Salary: Competitive Salary
Hours: Full Time
The Buyer will be responsible for supporting and working with the Account Management Team & Technical Team to launch new product ranges, primarily sportswear, as well as providing administrative support to the Buying/Sourcing Team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for sample development, managing sourcing sheets & critical path. Ensuring day-to-day follow up with factories & suppliers is actioned and relevant teams are kept up to date.
* Maintaining swatch book library and sourcing new fabrics with a focus on sustainability.
* Support sign off for new products/ranges. Ensure Technical Packs are correct for the factory & the Merchandising team.
* Provide the Merchandising team with all relevant product detail; Technical Packs, Visuals & Cost prices to ensure orders are raised accurately and efficiently.
* Support fit process.
* Support of packaging developments.
* Handle all submissions, bulks & lab dips and ensuring comments are sent on time.
* Ensure product quality is kept up to standard.
* Have a good technical understanding of all industry fabric.
* Provide support to the Buying Manager/Technical Team to ensure all factories are following company guidelines.
* Provide administrative support to the Buying/Sourcing team, as required.
General:
* Be an effective communicator and pass on essential information to management & other areas of the business.
* Be able to provide information to Senior Management (CEO) quickly & concisely when required.
* Be a key supportive member within a growing team & business.
* Be willing to learn & adapt in a fast-paced environment.
* To complete any other reasonable tasks as required by the management team.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Experience in buying and/or product development, ideally experienced working on clothing.
* Technical Fabric knowledge desirable.
* Strong organisational skills with a systematic approach to working.
* Capability of working on multiple projects in parallel & prioritising own workload.
* Experience working to a Product Development/Production calendar and tight deadlines.
* Ability to cope under pressure to meet the demand of the business.
* Experience of working closely with manufacturers on development.
HOW TO APPLY
Name: Katy Moon
Email: katymoon@stevensons.co.uk
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