Junior Buyer: Trend-Driven Womenswear & Activewear

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

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.