Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsClose to transport linksFlexible workingAbout Our ClientMy client a fast growing and ambitious retail business in the Trafford area of Manchester is looking to add a Buyer / Senior Buyer - Mens to the team. The business has gone from Strength to strength over the last 3 years. This Ecommerce Brand sells both Womens & Mens product across multiple categories.Job DescriptionEnsuring we have the right product/right price/right time within the range assortment for maximum salesNegotiating prices across categories, working with merchandiser to ensure we are balancing competitive prices with maximum profitRegular travel to visit factory base and drive newness selecting from showrooms, building relationships, negotiating best possible costs, units, lead timesWorking closely with merchandiser in driving and delivering strategy for ladies stock range - inc budgets, targets, sign offs, weekly trade, intake/replenAnalysing and reacting daily to trend and trade reactionsManaging supplier relationshipsCo ordinating with and supporting all teams to manage CP - QC, Design, Studio, ShippingDriving collaboration with other customers and depts on fabric blocking, style sharing as a business to maximise profitMaintaining close relationships with other platforms eg Next, TK maxx, new customersManagement of Junior buyer and BAA - workload, developmentRegular analysis of competitor activityAttending weekly fit sessions with QC and design to establish best fits and qualityThe Successful ApplicantExperience working within a fashion brandCreative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabricAttentive to detail with the ability to think creativelyExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalTeam player and able to build relationshipsAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesTo be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive mannerWhat's on OfferFlexible working opportunitySample salesEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay25 days holiday plus bank holidaysAdditional birthday day offOpportunity to travelPension schemeBuyer - MensBuyer - MensContactLyndsey SheridanQuote job refJN-102024-6574816Phone number+44 7970967003Job summaryJob functionRetailSubsectorBuyingSectorRetailLocationTraffordContract typePermanentConsultant nameLyndsey SheridanConsultant phone+44 7970967003Job referenceJN-102024-6574816
