Junior Buyer

You will be accountable for your own product area, working closely with the design team to create trends that are commercial and reflect the brand's image.

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a Clothing & Accessories business in Manchester. This business is all about quality of the items it sells, of which all are designed in-house. Due to growth in the product team the business is seeking to add a Junior Buyer.

Description

• You the Junior Buyer will be accountable for the department critical path ensuring it is managed across the supply base from product development to delivery deadlines
• Generating new creative ideas to better both the business and department
• Presenting weekly and daily trade reports
• Accountable for teams relationships with garment tech, QC, and compliance to ensure business standards are followed
• Working alongside Design team to ensure they are translating trends to be relevant and in line with frameworks
• Working with Creative & Marketing teams on campaigns in line with department and business strategy
• Working with Merchandising team to lead the department strategy in line with seasonal SWOT analysis and lessons learnt
• Working with Merchandising to set frameworks in line with department forecasts
• Managing supplier relationships including capacity, hit rate, costings, and lead times. Including finding and nurturing relationships with new suppliers.
• Overseeing product development to ensure all product signed off is on brand and trend relevant
• Attending regular supplier meetings including overseas trips and trade shows
• Sourcing and meeting new suppliers to benefit the department strategy
• Maintaining and growing relationships with wider business functions including Studio, Finance, Operations, and any other department where necessary
• Any other duties proportionate with the level of responsibility of this role

Profile

• Super organisational skills, juggling multiple priorities
• Fresh ideas, taking the initiative to provide inspiration for the team
• Strong collaboration skills
• Able to work well in a team environment
• A positive attitude with the ability to motivate others
• Experience working in a fast paced working environment
• Great attention to detail

Job Offer

Salary up to £35k DOE

Close to transport links

37.5 hours a week

Early Finish on a Friday

25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Progression Opportunities

Discount on Product