Buying Manager

END; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

END. is seeking a Buying Manager for Womenswear & Lifestyle Brands to lead a dynamic buying team in executing growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have substantial buying experience, expertise in womenswear markets, and strong leadership qualities. This role involves strategic thinking, relationship management with brand partners, and staying ahead of industry trends to curate an exciting product offer for END. customers. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Holiday trading (Buy or sell 3 days)

Your birthday off

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Moments that matter gifts (Weddings and Babies)

Pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years buying experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of womenswear and lifestyle markets.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-energy buying team and execute buying strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with brand partners.
• Analyse sales and stock performance for timely trading decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Time management

Relationship management

Job description

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Inspired by a shared love of fashion, sneakers and the surrounding culture, END. was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne back in 2005. Bringing a combination of celebrated designers and emerging brands that were hard to come by outside of London, our first store in the UK nurtured a community of like-minded individuals who shared a passion within this ever-evolving culture.

Since then, END. has become a technology led retailer that provides a curated blend of menswear, womenswear, sneakers, homeware and lifestyle products for a global community.

At the core of everything we do as a brand is our customers. We recognise that it is our team and culture that makes the difference to our customers. With over 600 employees across our HQ, offices and retail locations, this customer centred approach continues to be a key focus for all END. staff.

As END. continues to grow with the culture, we want to ensure that all END. staff have a great experience at work and continue to contribute to our collective success.

As Buying Manager for Womenswear & Lifestyle Brands, you'll be responsible for executing a buying strategy to deliver growth in two of our fastest-growing divisions. You'll lead a high-energy buying team, who are buying established and discovery brands, driving performance and curating an exciting, unique and profitable offer that the END customers love. This is a pivotal role requiring both strategic thinking across online and stores, built on a foundation of deep passion for product.

Here's a breakdown of what you'll be doing:

• Work with CBO on the end-to-end buying strategy for Womenswear & Lifestyle, focusing on offer, revenue and margin.
• Lead seasonal planning and range building with merchandising to ensure an innovative assortment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing brand partners while identifying and onboarding new, relevant, discovery brands.
• Analyse sales, margin, and stock performance, making timely trading decisions to optimise profit and reduce markdown risk.
• Work closely with all business functions including stores, e-commerce, marketing, creative and studio to deliver exceptional product stories and 360 launches.
• Manage and mentor the buying team, overseeing workloads, development, and performance.
• Keep ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour to ensure END. continues to lead in product differentiation and relevance.
• Attend key international fashion weeks and buying markets.

Who we're looking for:

• Minimum 5+ years buying experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
  
• Deep knowledge of womenswear and lifestyle markets, with a proven track record of brand curation and commercial success.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.Commercially astute with excellent analytical and trading skills.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Highly organised with strong time management.
• Confident in presenting to senior leadership and influencing cross-functionally.
• Passionate about fashion, culture, trends, and innovation.

What we can offer you

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Holiday trading (Buy or sell 3 days)
• Your birthday off
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Moments that matter gifts (Weddings and Babies)
• A pension that both you and the company contribute to
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• 40 Hours per week - Monday to Friday

Don't worry if you don't hit every criteria, we're always looking to uncover the next big thing, so if you have what it takes to be part of our future success, we want to hear from you.

Please note - for the successful candidate, any employment is conditional on you having the right to work in the UK in the role in which you are employed.