Buyer Fashion

What is the role

To develop and build an offer in your given area that meets the needs, desires and specifications of the customer within the relevant brand and in line with the overall brand identity and company ethos. Working in partnership with the buying, merchandising and product support teams to lead the sourcing, purchase and planning of a full and balanced range of product that maximises sales and margin performance.

This is a hands on buying role suitable for a successful experienced Buyer with the skills and experience of product development combined with the ability to lead and develop others.

What you will do

• Expand and develop the Brand identity that maximises the potential of a given product category
• Develop and buy a range of products that provides both wardrobe staples and fashion product for our specialist customers, which is appropriate to the market and is in line with current trends
• Develop and buy a range of product that adapts to maximise trading potential in the market places in which it is planned to trade in
• Provide direction and support for junior buying team members ensuring targets are identified and met, giving development and mentoring where required
• Ensure a comprehensive supply base for product range that has the capability and capacity to consistently deliver against current and future growth requirements
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