Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Buyer to develop and deliver product lines that align with market trends. This role involves sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful product launches. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fashion retail and excellent analytical and negotiation skills. Join us in a vibrant environment in Manchester that promotes growth and creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Fashion retail Buying role with a commercial mindset.
• In-depth understanding of current Fashion trends and market knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing the buying strategy aligned with trends.
• Ownership of the critical path and meeting deadlines.
• Reviewing sales data to inform product decisions.

Skills

Experience within a Fashion retail Buying role

Excellent negotiation skills

Numerate and strong analytical skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Buyer to play their part in driving the business forward. 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 looking for the latest trends, we aim to offer our customer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street.

If you are passionate about the brand looking for 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 you are considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – from arts and culture, sports, shopping and the great outdoors. Cardiff is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and we have sandy beaches and breath taking National Parks on our doorstep. Just 30 miles from Cardiff is Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park offering spectacular scenery. We also have the sandy beaches of Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea and Trecco Bay – perfect for a summers day! Cardiff offers an exciting social scene, with numerous choices of places to eat from bistros, to award winning restaurants, and pubs and clubs where you can enjoy your style of music, whatever your taste. There’s Arts, Music and Drama venues staging famous plays, ballets and Operas – as well as iconic sporting venues regularly hosting high profile sporting events. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in South Wales!

The role

This role is instrumental in the both product development and company strategy. As a Buyer your role will be to source, develop, buy and deliver a specific range of products at the right cost, right time and the right place, ensuring company profit and cost budgets are met.

Responsibilities / Objectives

• Creating and executing the buying strategy, ensuring trends and fashion are translated appropriately creating product lines that are relevant to our brand and customer
• Take ownership of the critical path and deadlines are met with any issues being raised and action plans communicated and implemented.
• Review and analyses sales data, identifying top performing product/lines, ensuring data driven decisions are made for future lines/intakes and recommendations for improvement made and presented.
• Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. Utilizing supplier’s expertise to improve range and knowledge
• Lead meetings at Director/Head of level ensuring effecting key information is communicated and any actions are completed within the set timescales.
• Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure the successful launch of new product lines/seasonal collections and other company initiatives.
• Working with the merchandising team to optimise stock levels within budget guidelines
• Provide effective guidance and training to junior team members.

Skills and Experience

• Experience within a Fashion retail Buying role with a commercial mindset.
• In-depth understanding of current Fashion trends and market knowledge
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Organised and detailed orientated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, project and deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills ensuring solid relationships within internal and external teams are developed and maintained.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages along with experience with buying systems