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
- 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
Progression Opportunities
Discount on Product
Junior Buyer
Junior Buyer