We’re currently looking for a Buyer to join our Womenswear Footwear & Accessories department, to be responsible for creating and promoting a range of products for each season, in order to achieve sales, stock and margin targets for the department.
Responsibilities:
* Co-ordinate both the look and style of the full range of the department.
* Establish and maintain good relationships with existing and potential suppliers, attending trade shows, buying trips and competitor shopping trips as and when required.
* Work closely with the Merchandising team to propose ranges/products for marketing campaigns and events, including ‘The Show’, following the key looks driven by Marketing.
* Prepare and present to Heads of department and Directors at range selection and sign off meetings.
* Plan product launches in line with divisional launch dates and ensure the ranges land on time by effectively managing the junior team and critical path.
* Manage and develop the team, an Assistant and Trainee Assistant Buyer, setting and managing objectives alongside day to day distribution of workload.
* Negotiate costs with supply base on new and core products to meet BIM requirements.
* Create the strategy for the department alongside the Merchandising team to fit in with divisional KPIs.
Qualifications:
* Successfully held an Assistant Buyer or Buyer role, within a fast paced fashion retail environment.
* Footwear & Accessories experience is desirable.
* Able to demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate in the workplace.
* Ability to drive and deliver results in line with company strategy.
* Quick learner able to deal with & manage change.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Able to travel when the business requires.
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
* 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service.
* Thrive Recognition Scheme.
* Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust.
* Life Assurance.
* Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers.
* Pension Scheme.
* Access to a wide range of career development.
* Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business.
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