Fashion Buyer

JR United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in the UK is searching for a Commercial Fashion Buyer to lead the sourcing and buying strategy for the Tops, Jersey, and Leisure categories. The successful candidate will motivate the buying team, negotiate competitive prices, and ensure alignment with brand strategy. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential. This role offers an excellent salary and package.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus package

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion buying, particularly in Tops, Jersey, and Leisure categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to balance product mix.
• Capability to lead and motivate a team.

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.

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.