*Negotiating prices across categories, working with merchandiser to ensure we are balancing competitive prices with maximum profit
*Regular travel to visit factory base and drive newness selecting from showrooms, building relationships, negotiating best possible costs, units, lead times
Client Details
My 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.
Description
*Ensuring we have the right product/right price/right time within the range assortment for maximum sales
*Negotiating prices across categories, working with merchandiser to ensure we are balancing competitive prices with maximum profit
*Regular travel to visit factory base and drive newness selecting from showrooms, building relationships, negotiating best possible costs, units, lead times
*Working closely with merchandiser in driving and delivering strategy for ladies stock range - inc budgets, targets, sign offs, weekly trade, intake/replen
*Analysing and reacting daily to trend and trade reactions
*Managing supplier relationships
*Co ordinating with and supporting all teams to manage CP - QC, Design, Studio, Shipping
*Driving collaboration with other customers and depts on fabric blocking, style sharing as a business to maximise profit
*Maintaining close relationships with other platforms eg Next, TK maxx, new customers
*Management of Junior buyer and BAA - workload, development
*Regular analysis of competitor activity
*Attending weekly fit sessions with QC and design to establish best fits and quality
Profile
*Experience working within a fashion brand
*Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
*Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Team player and able to build relationships
*Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
*To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner
Job Offer
*Flexible working opportunity
*Sample sales
*Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Additional birthday day off
*Opportunity to travel
*Pension scheme
Buyer - Mens
Buyer - Mens