Fashion Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Commercial Fashion Buyer for their Leeds office. The role involves leading sourcing and buying strategies for the Tops, Jersey, and Leisure categories while collaborating with merchandising to optimize range and achieve KPIs. Candidates should possess proven experience in fashion buying and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary plus package available.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying within the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and supply chain functions.
• Ability to balance product mix effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the buying team to achieve targets.
• Negotiate competitive prices while upholding product quality.
• Monitor competitor activity and benchmark against the market.
• Drive profit and intake margin, focusing on achieved NAM.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Market analysis

Product development

Supply chain management

Job description

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Ladies Fashion Brand Seeking a Commercial Fashion Buyer – Tops, Jersey & Leisure.

Excellent salary plus package.

About the Role

You will lead the sourcing and buying strategy for the Tops, Jersey, and Leisure categories, delivering against agreed KPIs. Work in close partnership with the merchandiser to plan, balance, and optimise the range in line with business goals. Excellent salary plus package.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the buying team to achieve targets.
• Build and maintain a capable, reliable supply base.
• Negotiate competitive prices while upholding product quality and standards.
• Shape and protect the brand’s product handwriting.
• Balance “good, better, best” product mix to meet strategy.
• Monitor competitor activity and benchmark against the market.
• Drive profit and intake margin, focusing on achieved NAM.
• Champion innovation and newness to maximise sales and reduce risk.
• Address and manage underperformance effectively.
• Collaborate with technologists on fit and quality standards.
• Visit stores regularly, liaising with Retail and VM teams.
• Work with suppliers to develop new product opportunities.
• Manage product sign-off timelines and critical path for the department.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support marketing and trading activity through Press & POS.
• Partner with HR to develop team skills and capability.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with Buying & Merchandising.
• Cascade strategic objectives to wider teams.
• Ensure consistent delivery of agreed looks and colour palettes.
• Share and implement best practice across the buying floor.
• Keep leadership informed on issues and developments.
• Deliver key seasonal events (Windows, Tables, Collections, POS, Catalogue, Mailer, TV Shopping).
• Drive growth of online and multichannel offer via internet exclusives.