Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company is seeking an experienced buyer for their ladieswear department. This role involves strategy development, supplier negotiations, and trend adaptation to maximize sales while contributing to a collaborative team effort. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a passion for fashion, enabling them to drive product excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

40% staff discount and sample sales

Responsibilities

• Setting and delivering strategy for Ladieswear
• Negotiating cost prices with suppliers
• Managing categories within ladieswear

Skills

Relevant buying experience

Great communication skills

Commercial awareness

Keen interest in fashion

Ability to work independently

Strong numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Driven with initiative

Job description

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At AM London Fashion Ltd, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, trend-led fashion through our brand, Threadbare. Established in 2017, we have built a reputation for designing stylish, accessible clothing that keeps our customers ahead of the fashion curve.

Our ever-expanding team of designers and industry experts ensures that Threadbare stays at the forefront of fashion, blending catwalk-inspired trends with wearable, everyday style. We source inspiration from global fashion capitals and street-style movements, translating them into collections that are both contemporary and affordable.

With a commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship, we strive to create clothing that not only looks great but is also responsibly made. At AM London Fashion Ltd, we believe fashion should be a force for good, and we are dedicated to shaping a future where style and sustainability go hand in hand.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Working with the buyers in setting and delivering the strategy for Ladieswear
• Ensuring we have the right product/right price/right time within the range assortment for maximum sales
• Negotiating cost prices with supplier base to achieve department targets
• Working with team to manage and drive the ladieswear critical path - from product development through to shipments
• Management of BAAs
• Analysing weekly trade report and identifying actions
• Regular comp shops to identify new and missed opportunities in the range
• To actively participate in meetings including sign offs, strategies, weekly trade
• Managing own categories within ladieswear. Denim experience preferred but not required, categories will be dependant on experience
• Regular travel to visit factory base and drive newness selecting from showrooms, building relationships, negotiating best possible costs, units, lead times
• Attending weekly fit sessions with QC and design to establish best fits and quality

Skills required:

• Relevant buying experience in the fashion industry to a similar level
• Great communication skills - you will be co ordinating teams such as Merchandising, Design, QC, Studio
• Commercially aware - how to interpret and adapt market trends to the customer to maximise sales
• Keen interest in fashion and trends
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Driven with a strong sense of initiative

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales