About Our Client
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 products across multiple categories.
Job Description
* Ensuring we have the right product/right price/right time within the range assortment for maximum sales.
* Negotiating prices across categories, working with the 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, and lead times.
* Working closely with the merchandiser in driving and delivering strategy for ladies' stock range - including budgets, targets, sign-offs, weekly trade, intake/replenishment.
* Analysing and reacting daily to trends and trade reactions.
* Managing supplier relationships.
* Coordinating with and supporting all teams to manage CP - QC, Design, Studio, Shipping.
* Driving collaboration with other customers and departments on fabric blocking and style sharing as a business to maximise profit.
* Maintaining close relationships with other platforms, e.g., Next, TK Maxx, and 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.
The Successful Applicant
* 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.
What's on 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.
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