Menswear Buyer

Ted Baker has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Menswear Buyer to join the close-knit, collaborative Buying team in London, playing a key role in shaping and delivering commercially successful menswear ranges. Reporting directly to the Head of Buying, the Buyer will take ownership of the Knit, Jersey and Woven categories, playing a key role in product selection, development and range building.

The role offers hybrid working, with flexibility around working hours and office days for the right candidate. This position would suit a commercially focused Buyer with excellent product knowledge, a strong understanding of the menswear customer and the confidence to make well-informed buying decisions. You will have an active role in the day-to-day Buying function while also providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team.

• Take ownership of the commercial performance of the Knit, Jersey and Woven categories, delivering against agreed sales, margin and financial targets.
• Develop commercially balanced and customer-focused ranges that reflect the overall brand strategy.
• Manage option counts, pricing and product architecture to maximise category performance and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for newness, innovation and growth while maintaining a strong commercial focus.
• Ensure product selections meet customer expectations while remaining aligned with the brand's identity, quality and pricing strategy.
• Work closely with the Technical team throughout the product development process to ensure products meet required standards for quality, fit and performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating costs, MOQs, lead times and delivery requirements.
• Monitor market and competitor activity, using insight to inform range development and buying decisions.
• Work collaboratively with wider departments to ensure ranges are delivered effectively and to agreed timelines.
• Support, coach and develop the Assistant Buyer and Buying Admin Assistant, sharing knowledge, market insight and best practice.
• Proven experience working as a Buyer within menswear, with specific experience across Knit, Jersey and Woven categories.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proven track record of delivering against sales and margin targets.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers and managing commercial relationships.
• Excellent product knowledge and a strong understanding of current menswear trends, customers and the wider market.
• Strong product development experience, with an understanding of the process from initial concept through to final product.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and relevant buying systems.
• The confidence to make commercial decisions and influence stakeholders across the business.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for menswear, product and delivering commercially successful ranges.
• Experience with in a wholesale environment is a plus., I have proven experience working as a Buyer within menswear.
• I have strong commercial awareness and a proven track record of delivering against sales and margin targets.
• I have excellent product knowledge and a strong understanding of current menswear trends.
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours and office days for the right candidate
• Opportunity to join an established and successful fashion business
• Collaborative and supportive Buying team
• Excellent opportunity to influence and develop the menswear product offer