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