Junior Buyer - Fashion Brand - Leeds

CVUK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly organised Junior Buyer to manage product development and sourcing. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years' experience in fashion, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in design or textiles. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Staff discount and product allowance

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in product development or buying within fashion.
• Strong knowledge of garments, fabrics, and construction.
• Ability to balance creative flair with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Plan and source commercially viable product ranges.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process.
• Negotiate cost prices and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Product development experience

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in fashion, textiles, buying, or design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Junior Buyer to support the creation and delivery of innovative, profitable product ranges. This role will play a key part in sourcing, developing, and managing products from concept through to bulk delivery, ensuring ranges are aligned with commercial strategy and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design (where applicable), and source commercially viable ranges for wholesale and retail markets.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process and critical path to ensure on-time delivery.
• Present seasonal ranges and product boards to senior management and sales teams.
• Work closely with QA and Design to achieve the best fit and product quality.
• Negotiate cost prices and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Manage customer briefs, develop proposals, and identify opportunities for new product categories.
• Support sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers in line with brand strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, QA, and Shipping to ensure smooth product lifecycle.
• Analyse performance, monitor competitor activity, and identify future trends to maximise sales and margins.
• Oversee seasonal product boards, CAD packs, and customer presentations.
• Manage sampling, photography requirements, and travel budgets under manager guidance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior members of the team where applicable.

What We're Looking For

• 3-4 years' experience in product development, buying, or design within fashion.
• Strong knowledge of garments, fabrics, construction, and factory capabilities.
• Proven ability to balance creative flair with commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational and critical path management skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Numerate, with confidence in margin calculations and costings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator (CAD packages).
• Strong presentation skills (visual, verbal, and written).
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Degree in fashion, textiles, buying, or design (preferred).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Staff discount and product allowance.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture within a growing brand.