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Buyer

Manchester

Ladieswear Fashion Brand

Due to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with a Buyer!

Key Responsibilities:

- Management of department through product development, sourcing and range planning, to drive sales for category

- Reporting and effectively communicating all key trade information to Buying Manager and Directors

- Ensuring that the right level of newness is achieved to create exciting ranges for relevant customer and brand

- Generating ideas and suggestions to promotions and markdowns

- To achieve a bought-in margin (BIM) in line with business’ KPI’s, as well as ensuring prices are competitive

- Monitoring and maintaining range as per KPI’s and managing spend accordingly

- Responding to competitor analysis’ and constantly looking for new ideas for product

- Attending buying trips – both in the UK and Internationally

- Manage supply base and cost price negotiations

- Liaising with marketing and ecom team to ensure sales are maximised throughout the site

- Effective communication with Junior and assistant buyers

- Attending fit sessions to ensure garments are fit for purpose

Requirements

- At least 5 years experience in the buying industry

- Strong analytical skills

- Creativity

- The ability to recognise trends and respond to them quickly

- Good communication and presentation skills

- Ability to make decisions under pressure

- Negotiation skills