MENSWEAR BUYER | INTERNATIONAL FASHION BRAND | CENTRAL LONDON | HYBRID WORKING | £40,000 - £44,000
As the Buyer you'll play an integral part of leading your department forward with new & exiting product. With the ability to understand & connect to your customer you'll be able to secure returning, loyal consumer each season, making sure that all ranges are successful.
AS THE BUYER:
You'll naturally be a leader
Experienced with improving ways of working
Ability to review the supply base & introduce new suppliers
Confidently reviewing sourcing strategies and streamline current practices
Set clear and obtainable strategiesBUYER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building lessons learnt
Clear ability to communicate Best & Worst indicators and building strategy points from these learnings
Ability to set clear commercial ranges from history & newness
Confident presenter
Ability to set pricing architectures for product categories with merchandiser
Plan with Merchandiser buys and build well-balanced ranges
Experience with trading from the Far East and closer to home (short & long lead experience required)
Maintain supplier relationships
Onboarding new suppliers to the business
Ability to source new fabrics and trims
Experience with international travel for both inspiration and supplier trips
Experience of test and trial methods to drive newness and profit
Clear trading examples where margin and sales have grown
Manage Monday Trade reports and key actions for your department
Oversee the wider team for critical path and delivery schedule
Manage and prepare for product launches
Work with SLT on business wide critical paths for key meetings & trips
Conduct cross costing projects to protect %BBBH31442