Buyer

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Accessories Buyer to manage the full buying lifecycle during a parental leave period. You will lead a team, oversee product development across bags, headwear, and jewellery, and work closely with suppliers in China and Turkey. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 with excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage, staff discounts, and generous holiday allowance. Join a fast-paced, product-driven environment where creativity meets commerce.

Benefits

Single medical & dental

Staff discount

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of buyers.
• Background in product development, especially in accessories.
• Ability to negotiate with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full buying lifecycle across various accessories.
• Manage and develop two assistant buyers.
• Deliver market-leading product ranges for the UK and EU.

Skills

Team leadership

Product development

Negotiation

Job description

Salary: Up to £65,000 basic plus excellent benefits

Step into a role where creativity meets commercial strategy. We’re searching for an experienced accessories buyer to take the reins during a parental leave period—owning the full buying lifecycle across bags, headwear, jewellery and more. If you thrive in a fast-paced, product-obsessed environment and know how to lead a team to deliver beautiful, profitable ranges… we want to hear from you.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Role

• A major accessories remit: from concept to sign-off, you’ll shape and deliver market-leading ranges across the UK and EU.
• Real leadership: manage and develop two assistant buyers—your experience in team leadership is essential.
• Pure product ownership: product development is at the heart of this role, particularly across bags.
• Global sourcing: work closely with suppliers across China and Turkey to negotiate costs and ensure product excellence.

The salary is up to £65,000, working Monday to Thursday in the office in West London, with Fridays working from home. Benefits include single medical & dental, staff discount, EAP, life assurance, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays to name only a few.