Buyer - Ladies Apparel

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading ladies fashion retailer in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Buying team. You will be responsible for developing an exceptional product range, negotiating with suppliers, and leading a team. This role offers opportunities for progression and a chance to work with high-quality fabrics.

Benefits

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Progression Opportunities

Discount on Product

Qualifications

• Passion for product with commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage and develop a team effectively.
• Understanding market trends and competitor analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with the buying team to develop product ranges.
• Lead supplier negotiations on prices and quantities.
• Conduct market trend analysis and present proposals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Problem Solving

Market Knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Progression Opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is an established ladies fashion retailer based in the west midlands area are looking for a talented individual to join and support the Buying team as a Buyer. The company continues to design and develop products for a broad range of consumers, seeking to bring the correct look and fit customers of all ages they utilising the highest quality fabrics and raw materials to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well.

Job Description

• Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with the brand strategy.
• Create a Develop a given range of product which is on trend, commercial and inline with the companies brand image.
• To lead and develop a team.
• Manage and maintain critical path.
• Analysis of market and competitor trends
• Presenting proposals for future range development
• Lead on supplier meetings - communications/negotiating prices/minimum quantities/lead times and range finalisation meetings.

The Successful Applicant

• Passion for product, balanced with understanding need for commercial acumen
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation Skills
• Supplier management
• Resilient and adaptable to fast changing environments
• Knowledgeable in market trends, competitor landscape for the product area
• Continuous improvement in the role, and a desire to develop
• Takes accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving and provide resolution in a fast paced environment
• Minimises cost and maximises profit

What's on Offer

Salary up to £45 DOE

Free Parking & Close to transport links

Progression Opportunities

Discount on Product



Buyer - Ladies Apparel

Buyer - Ladies Apparel

Buyer - Ladies Apparel