Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Temporary Fashion Retail Buyer to join their Buying Department. The role requires experience in fashion retail buying, a strong commercial mindset, and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include developing product ranges, collaborating across departments, and driving innovation in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Cardiff and offers an exciting opportunity to drive the brand's success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fashion Retail Buying role with a strong commercial mindset.
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and the buying process.
• Passion for trends and ability to drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and build a commercially balanced range to achieve margin targets.
• Drive product reviews ensuring coordination across trends and looks.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for products and prices.

Skills

Experience in Fashion Retail Buying

Strong commercial mindset

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of fabrics and garment construction

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Temporary Fashion Retail Buyer to join our Buying Department.

If you are passionate about the brand, looking for a new challenge, and keen to further your career in an exciting, fast-paced Head Office Retail environment, then Peacocks is the brand for you.

We love our customers and we love local shopping!

Whether she’s a busy Mum looking for budget-friendly fashion, a guy looking for the ultimate BBQ shirt, or a fashion lover seeking the latest trends, we aim to offer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street.

If you are passionate about the brand and seeking a new challenge, then Peacocks is the place for you!

You will be based at our modern, purpose-built Head Office in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff. Cardiff is an accessible city with strong transport links, and London is only 2 hours away by train.

What’s in Cardiff?

• If considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – arts and culture, sports, shopping, and the great outdoors.
• Cardiff boasts green spaces, sandy beaches, and nearby National Parks like Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park, just 30 miles away, offering spectacular scenery. Beaches such as Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea, and Trecco Bay are perfect for summer days!
• The city offers an exciting social scene with numerous dining options from bistros to award-winning restaurants, pubs, and clubs catering to diverse musical tastes.
• Arts, music, and drama venues host famous plays, ballets, and operas, alongside iconic sporting venues with high-profile events.

The role

As a Buyer, you will assist in developing, sourcing, and delivering on-trend, commercially focused ranges, driving profit, and enhancing the Peacocks brand. You will be part of our close-knit Head Office team, ensuring our ranges are developed and delivered in line with our brand vision and strategy.

Responsibilities/Objectives:

• Plan and build a commercially balanced range, achieving margin targets set by the company;
• Drive regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments regarding trends, looks, and color palettes;
• Operate an effective and timely product sign-off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle;
• Take ownership of the critical path, ensuring deadlines are met, issues are raised, and action plans are communicated and implemented;
• Review and analyze sales data, identifying top-performing products/lines, making data-driven decisions for future lines, and presenting recommendations;
• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimal products, prices, and contract terms, leveraging supplier expertise to improve range and knowledge;
• Lead meetings at Director/Head of level, ensuring key information is communicated and actions are completed within set timescales;
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful launch of new product lines, seasonal collections, and initiatives;
• Work with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, stock turn, margin targets, and profit levels.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a Fashion Retail Buying role with a strong commercial mindset;
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and the buying process, with a keen eye for print and pattern;
• A passion for trends and ability to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent negotiation skills and relationship-building with suppliers;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external collaboration;
• Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales and profit targets.