To deliver a commercial range of product taking into account customer demand, pricing, quality, market trends, customer relationships and financial budgets.

Client Details

This is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, recognised for its focus on delivering quality products to its customers. Operating with a mid-sized team, the company offers a collaborative and professional working environment in Leeds.

Description

Lead the buying strategy for mainline wholesale & retail to source and develop the commercial product assortment, meeting the customer requirements.
Ensure margin targets are achieved and provide a strategic vision of both short and long-term margin potential. Lead cross costing process each season to ensure best price across all product categories.
Manage the critical path planning process, ensure on time delivery from concept to in store launch.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines.
Analyse sales, margin and supply chain data to make informed buying decisions.
Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for your department with the ability to make decisions with consideration of the wider impact.
Extensive product knowledge - ability to engineer a garment to reduce the cost impact of detail and design without affecting the key details.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Planning, Merchandising, E-commerce) to develop assortments and plan Retail Buys for both Mainline and Outlet.
Manage agenda for monthly meetings with Brand Owner.
Lead on product development and planning for special projects, e.g. collaborations, special buys for marketing.
Present seasonal buy to senior leadership with clear rationale and performance projections.

Profile

Management and leadership experience essential with a proven track record of managing a team to deliver commercially relevant, on-trend clothing.
Experience of retail and trading.
Extensive fabric knowledge across wovens and knits.

Job Offer

Free Parking ; Close to transport links

Hybrid Working 3 day office 2 work from home days a week

Discount on Product

Buyer / Senior Buyer