Womenswear Buyer

WOMENSWEAR BUYER | KNITWEAR | ECOM & RETAIL | PREMIUM BRAND | MANCHESTER - HYBRID We're looking for a commercially driven Womenswear Buyer to join a fast-paced and growing fashion business. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Buyer to take ownership of key categories, influence product strategy and make a real impact across the wider business. The ideal candidate will have strong high street or mid-market fashion experience, with a proven track record across range building, planning and trading.

You'll combine a strong commercial eye with excellent analytical skills to deliver relevant, trend-led product for the customer.

The Role:

Own the buying strategy across a selection of womenswear categories including Knitwear & PU. Work closely with Merchandising to build seasonal and quarterly plans. Build balanced, commercial ranges across product, colour, fabrication, shape and price. Partner with Design, Technical and Sourcing to deliver product on time, to cost and quality. Trade weekly, analysing sales, stock and product performance to identify opportunities.

Use data and customer insight to make fast, commercial decisions. Present category strategies and performance updates to senior stakeholders. Identify trends, gaps and new opportunities to maximise sales. Manage the critical path and ensure key deadlines are met. Build strong supplier relationships and support production planning. Contribute to wider projects and improving processes as the business continues to grow. Deliver against agreed sales, margin and stock targets.

About You:

Proven Womenswear Buying experience within a fast-paced fashion environment. High street or mid-market experience. Strong commercial eye with a genuine passion for product. Confident trading a department and making data-led decisions. Strong Excel and analytical skills. Excellent range-building and planning ability. Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working ong understanding of the womenswear customer and current trends. Experience working across eCommerce and/or stores is desirable.

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