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 Client Details 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. 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 Profile 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 Job 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