Accessories Buyer

Purchasing Professionals; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast fashion brand in Manchester is seeking an experienced Accessories Buyer to join their innovative team. The role involves making strategic buying decisions, managing a small team, and developing product propositions. Candidates should have previous accessories or jewellery buying experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This dynamic position offers a chance to grow within a renowned company that values creativity and fast-paced decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in accessories or jewellery buying.
• Ability to manage a small team or ready for a step-up role.
• Strong analytical skills to make strategic buying decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for buying decisions for accessories.
• Develop the team while collaborating with the Head of Buying.
• Identify opportunities to improve the buying function.

Skills

Accessories buying expertise

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an Accessoriesbuyer looking to progress intoa well known Fast Fashion Brand.

This brand are now managing clothing, footwear and all areas of accessories including, bags, jewellery , home and gift packs, belts, beauty and cosmetics , hats, gloves and scarves. Ideally we are looking for someone with accessories / jewellery experience and will either be an established Junior Buyer ready for a step up to manage a small team or an existing Buyer looking for a more fashion based role with a growing and well known company.

Rewarding, visionary and fast paced – our Buying Department are looking for an AccessoriesBuyer to join our passionate, agile and creative team in Manchester. If your creative eye is seeking a new career within an ever changing environment, then why not evolve with us! Our unique test and repeat model makes us stand apart and allows us to react fast when bringing the product to market! Show us who you are and help us on the way to be the best trend setters of our global generation.

Under the direction of the head of buying, you will be responsible and accountable for the buying for Accessories. With the Head of Buying's support your team will be developed and together will proactively seek opportunities that will continuously improve the buying function in the business.

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

• Uses the WSSI to make informed and strategic decisions within the defined parameters of the role.
• Present in a clear, concise and accurate manner, detailed information regarding the buying function.
• Undertakes product development and develops proposition as area of business grows.
• Ensures proposition is able to deliver required international growth and maintains understanding of requirements of new territories.
• Works in conjunction with the Head of Buying, Head of Merchandising and directors, to influence strategic plans and developments.
• Ensures effective communication with junior, assistant and trainee buyers in designates areas and across the entire department.
• Monitors stock covers on single lines.
• Reports and effectively communicates all key information in trading meeting to buyer and director level.
• Generates ideas and suggestion to impact the business with reference to promotions and mark downs.
• Monitors and maintains stocks as per KPI’s set and manages open to buy accordingly.
• Responds to competitor analysis.
• Completes buying trips as needed within UK and internationally.
• Liaises with marketing and eCommerce teams to develop and maintain professional working relationships and ensure sales are maximised through the site and in line with overall strategy.