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

Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

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