Buyer - Apparel

JD Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to manage the buying function for apparel. You will negotiate with brands, analyze sales data, and drive sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have essential experience in buying branded goods and a strong understanding of current sports fashion trends. You will also manage budgets and contribute to presentations for trade meetings. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration across multiple brands.

Benefits

Development linked to your role

Opportunity to work across multi-brands

Qualifications

• Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageous.
• Experience of buying branded goods is essential.
• Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills.
• Organisational skills are essential.
• A creative and trend led individual.

Responsibilities

• Representing the Buying function on Apparel.
• Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.
• Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets.
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings.

Skills

Experience of buying branded goods

Strong understanding of sports fashion trends

Analytical and numerical skills

Fully literate in Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Representing the Buying function on Apparel
• Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product
• Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified
• Attending all relevant trade shows
• Analysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
• Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.
• Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
• Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands
• Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements
• Working independently in a creative and trend led environment
• Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets
• Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
• Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department

Core Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
• Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions.
• Ability to act independantly
• Extensive knowledge of product area and market
• Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future
• Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageous
• Experience of buying branded goods is essential
• Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point.
• Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
• Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Organisational skills are essential
• Be able to work under own initiative
• A creative and trend led individual

What we will offer you:

• Development linked to your role with the business
• An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally