Buyer

La Coqueta Kids; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the children's fashion sector is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead the Buying and Design Team. The successful candidate will oversee product development, ensuring alignment with brand standards and commercial KPIs, while fostering collaboration across teams. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office; garment construction knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Buying function, collaborating with Merchandising and external vendors.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process, ensuring alignment with cost and quality.
• Utilize data-driven insights to analyze sales performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Spanish

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Senior Buyer Job Description

As a Senior Buyer, you will lead the Buying and Design Team in delivering commercially focused, brand-aligned product ranges. You will ensure that design integrity, quality, and commercial KPIs are upheld, with timely product development that aligns with the vision of the Creative Director.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership skills, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Head of Product and working closely with the Creative Director, you will be a vital bridge between creative and commercial teams, overseeing go-to-market execution in line with company sales and margin targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Buying function, collaborating with Merchandising and external vendors to ensure product timelines meet critical deadlines.
2. Manage the end-to-end product development process, from initial spec sheets to delivery, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and brand standards.
3. Partner with Merchandising to plan, deliver, and manage sales and profit targets.
4. Utilize data-driven insights to analyze sales performance and identify opportunities for range optimization and increased profitability.
5. Ensure seasonal collections are commercially relevant, balanced, and aligned with company goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop a resilient and efficient supplier structure in collaboration with the Creative Director and Head of Product.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and commercial standards.
• Maintain high standards in fabric and garment construction, proactively resolving quality issues.
• Present seasonal product recommendations, fostering innovation and freshness.
• Oversee raw material procurement, sample development, and quality control throughout production.
• Contribute to broader product strategy, improving departmental efficiency and scalability.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, monitor team performance, and support professional development.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office; garment construction knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Leadership skills with the ability to negotiate and build consensus.
• Spanish language skills are desirable.