As a Buyer you will play a vital role within our Buying teams. You will source a commercial range of products, achieving target turnover / margins within the agreed price architecture. Managing your team and your ranges to always be ahead of the game.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Buyer - Menswear FTC to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who offer hybrid working. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years.. They are also known for their internal progression.
Description
*To plan, design, source and select a commercial range of products within a structured supplier base, in line with the company’s objectives.
*To present these ranges for sign off by the senior management.
*To manage the development process within an agreed critical path, ensuring that sign off and deliveries are to schedule.
*To achieve the best garment fit / product by working closely with QA and design where applicable.
*To manage your team, their workload, development and morale.
*To manage your department sampling and travel budget.
*To negotiate with suppliers and maintain good working relationships in order to achieve the right product from the best source in terms of price, quality and delivery.
*Ensure that suppliers and internal departments have all the information required to maintain delivery dates, and all specifications are issued in line with the critical path.
*Ensure all costings on the system are checked and are correct.
*Full understanding of customer needs to maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.
*To increase turnover and profit by remaining competitive and innovative in line with competitors.
*To source / develop new suppliers to service the brand portfolio, in line with the company terms
*Regularly review performance indicators such as sale, quality, lead time, price and suppliers.
*Working collaboratively with merchandisers to deliver competitive ranges on time
*To analyse performance and consumer buying patterns to predict future trends, forward plan and innovate where possible.
*To manage all web photography, styling and descriptions for your ranges, ensuring product is photographed on time to launch on the web when stock arrives in the warehouse.
*Ensure that we achieve the best possible in store presentation through relevant packaging development and contribution to the visual merchandising brief.
*To manage your team effectively, so that the Department runs efficiently and morale is maintained.
*Working closely with Retail / Wholesale to monitor market trends and customer feedback.
*Attending seasonal trade fairs - in the UK and overseas where required.
*Undertake research, store and market reports for the business where required.
*Training and mentoring junior members of the team and encouraging growth
*Present ranges for various key meetings throughout the season, such as seasonal conference.
*UK & Overseas travel will be required
Profile
*Knowledge of relevant garment / products / fabrics and constructions
*Presentation skills - visual, verbal and written
*Organisational skills - the ability to manage the critical path from product development to delivery / in store sales
*Team player - ability to manage working relationships at all levels
*Numerate - working with margin calculations and budgets
*Negotiation skills - ability to work with suppliers to agree the best price for a product while maintaining quality requirements
*Sourcing - ability to find new suppliers / bring contacts to the supplier portfolio balancing lead times / price and quality factors
*Problem solving skills - able to make the right the decision when faced with sales / supply / quality issues
*Ability to manage and mentor junior members of the team
*Understanding of the clothing industry & trading environments. Broad knowledge of either retail or wholesale environments
*Strategic thinker - able to look forward and innovate
*Creative flair - ability to balance creative product selection with a commercial eye
Job Offer
Competitive salary + Mix of Office & Home Working - (3 Office Days / 2 Work from Home Days) + 37.5 Hour work week + Flexible working hours + Progression Opportunities + Free Parking + Close to transport links + Early Finish on a Friday + Discount on Product
Buyer - Menswear
Buyer - Menswear