Junior Buyer / Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels in Manchester is seeking a Junior Buyer to join a fast growing womenswear brand specializing in athleisure and activewear. You will be close to product, shape ranges and work with suppliers to bring product vision to life, influencing buy decisions and ensuring commercial performance.

You will assess trends, build ranges, review samples, and collaborate with design and product teams to deliver fit-focused, quality garments that empower customers and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Buyer or Buyer in womenswear fashion.
• Experience in activewear or athleisure is a plus.
• Strong eye for trend, product and commercial opportunity.
• Understanding of fit, quality and garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of the womenswear buying strategy across key product categories.
• Build trend-led, commercially strong and inclusive ranges reflecting customer and brand.
• Manage buying process from trend research to product selection and launch.
• Collaborate with Design and Product teams on new collections and development.
• Review samples and provide feedback on product, colour, fabric, fit and commerciality.
• Maintain focus on fit, quality, fabrication and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Negotiate costs, MOQs and lead times to achieve best commercial outcomes.
• Monitor sales and product performance to inform future buying decisions.

Skills

Trend spotting

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Product knowledge

Commercial awareness

Job description

Junior Buyer / Buyer | Fast Growing Womenswear Fashion Brand | Athleisure & Activewear

The Opportunity If you're a Junior Buyer or Buyer who loves being close to the product and wants to have a real say in what lands on the rails, this could be a great opportunity. Joining a growing womenswear brand at an exciting point in its journey, you'll play an important role in bringing the product vision to life. From spotting the next big trends and building commercial ranges to developing product and working with suppliers, you'll be involved across the buying process and have plenty of opportunity to make your mark. The brand has a strong focus on fit, quality and flattering, wearable design, creating pieces that make women feel confident. You'll work closely with the founders and wider product team in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged and you can genuinely see the impact of your work.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and delivery of the womenswear buying strategy across key product categories

Build trend-led, commercially strong and inclusive ranges that reflect the customer and brand

Manage the buying process from trend research and range building through to product selection and launch

Work closely with Design and Product teams on new collections and product development

Review samples and provide feedback on product, colour, fabric, fit and overall commerciality

Maintain a strong focus on fit, quality, fabrication and attention to detail

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers

Negotiate costs, MOQs and lead times to achieve the best commercial outcomes

Monitor sales and product performance, using data to inform future buying decisions

Identify best sellers, underperformers and new product opportunities

Collaborate closely with the founders and wider team, bringing ideas and commercial insight to the product direction

About You

Previous experience working as a Junior Buyer or Buyer within womenswear fashion - ideally within activewear or athleisure

A strong eye for trend, product and commercial opportunity

Good understanding of fit, quality, fabrication and garment construction

Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of sales, margin and product performance

Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers, ideally overseas

Confident negotiation and strong relationship-building skills

A hands-on approach and genuine passion for being close to the product

A proactive, collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset

Someone who enjoys working in a growing business where they can make a real impact