Accessories Buyer: Innovative, License-Driven Range

Make It Happen Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Make It Happen Recruitment is seeking a Buyer for a head office role in Greater London to oversee a licensed product portfolio. You will develop a customer-focused, commercial assortment and manage key licensor accounts to ensure timely launches and license approvals.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, driving development from concept to launch, reviewing weekly sales, and collaborating with Merchandising, Design and Ecommerce to hit category KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying head office role.
• Experience working with licenses is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear, adaptable communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a customer-focused, commercial, and innovative product assortment that delivers category KPIs across your areas.
• Review weekly sales and contribute to trade meetings; execute trade actions to maximise opportunities.
• Build relationships with suppliers, lead cost price negotiations and product approvals for your categories.
• Manage key accounts, acting as main contact for licensors and understanding license portals and approvals.
• Manage the critical path for product development, highlighting and resolving risks.
• Prepare comp shop reports by market to develop insights into customer needs and market trends.
• Use sales data and market insight to shape range plans for your categories.
• Support and develop Buyers Admin Assistant and coordinate with Merchandising, Design and Ecommerce.

Skills

Buying head office experience

License management experience

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Make It Happen Recruitment is seeking a Buyer for a head office role in Greater London to oversee a licensed product portfolio. You will develop a customer-focused, commercial assortment and manage key licensor accounts to ensure timely launches and license approvals.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, driving development from concept to launch, reviewing weekly sales, and collaborating with Merchandising, Design and Ecommerce to hit category KPIs.