OOTWEAR BUYER | LADIESWEAR | NORTH WEST | £45,000 - £55,000
If you're ready to embrace autonomy and creativity in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us. Join a team that values innovation and excellence-your journey begins here!
This opportunity is with a brand dedicated to making fashion-conscious decisions and curating thoughtful, considered ranges. We're seeking an experienced Buyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and shares our passion for impactful product development.
As the Buyer, You Will:
- Inspire and Develop Talent: Mentor a team of BAA's, AB's, and Junior Buyers, fostering a culture of creativity and growth that aligns with our mission.
- Innovate Processes: Implement transformative strategies that enhance efficiency and elevate our approach to sustainable fashion.
- Engage Globally: Conduct meaningful supplier visits in Europe and the Far East, forging partnerships that reflect our commitment to quality and ethics.
- Lead with Purpose: Facilitate strategic meetings, utilizing your insights to drive the creation of responsible, trend-forward product assortments.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Harness Insights: Analyze lessons learned to guide future collections, effectively communicating best and worst indicators to inform strategy.
- Create Thoughtful Ranges: Curate commercial offerings that blend historical data with fresh, innovative ideas, ensuring each piece resonates with our values.
- Present with Passion: Share your vision confidently in key presentations, advocating for our mission of conscious fashion.
- Collaborate with Merchandising: Set pricing architectures and plan balanced buys that reflect our commitment to sustainability and style.
- Cultivate Supplier Relationships: Maintain and strengthen partnerships with existing suppliers while onboarding new ones who align with our ethos.
- Source Sustainable Innovations: Discover new fabrics and trims that embody our dedication to responsible sourcing and creativity.
- Travel for Inspiration: Engage in international travel to seek inspiration and nurture supplier connections that reflect our brand values.
- Drive Profitability with Purpose: Employ test and trial methods that introduce newness while enhancing profitability and sustainability.
- Report and Reflect: Manage Monday Trade reports, ensuring key actions align with our mission and values.
- Oversee Critical Paths: Collaborate with your team to ensure timely product launches, maintaining alignment with our thoughtful approach.
- Protect Margins: Conduct cross costing projects that safeguard profitability while honoring our commitment to ethical fashion.
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