Buyer Fashion

Job Description
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What is the roleTo develop and build an offer in your given area that meets the needs, desires and specifications of the customer within the relevant brand and in line with the overall brand identity and company ethos. Working in partnership with the buying, merchandising and product support teams to lead the sourcing, purchase and planning of a full and balanced range of product that maximises sales and margin performance.This is a hands on buying role suitable for a successful experienced Buyer with the skills and experience of product development combined with the ability to lead and develop others.What you will doExpand and develop the Brand identity that maximises the potential of a given product categoryDevelop and buy a range of products that provides both wardrobe staples and fashion product for our specialist customers, which is appropriate to the market and is in line with current trendsDevelop and buy a range of product that adapts to maximise trading potential in the market places in which it is planned to trade inProvide direction and support for junior buying team members ensuring targets are identified and met, giving development and mentoring where requiredEnsure a comprehensive supply base for product range that has the capability and capacity to consistently deliver against current and future growth requirementsConduct effective negotiations with suppliers that provides a commercial proposition whilst maintains production standards and product integrityConduct continuous market appraisal to both benchmark against and to outperform the competitionContinuous evolution of the category offer to ensure it continues to meet customer expectations for newness and varietyWorking with key stakeholders to define, implement and review the intake and margin strategy for your categoryWork with product support team to ensure standards of fit and quality are maintainedRegularly review customer feedback and use to develop and enhance product offerDefine & deliver against the critical path for products, liaising with product support and logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of intake & warehouse volumes can be metEnsure that suppliers conform to our code of ethics and urgently address any potential issuesWhat you will bringMust have xrexnqw 5+ years demonstrable successful buying experience in ladieswear, preferably with experience of specialist marketsProven track record within fashion productExperience of (and comfortable working within) a Buyer driven business without design team supportTeam leadership & management experienceExpert knowledge of sourcing and key contactsResults driven with sound commercial acumenStrategic thinker with a hands on, action-oriented approachKeen negotiatorPassion for the brand with a strong understanding of the demands of our customerHighly motivated and a desire to be the best with proven ability to work well as a teamAbility to work under pressure and at a fast pace with loyalty and commitment to the business.