Ladies wear Junior Buyer

Purchasing Professionals; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK retailer is looking for a passionate candidate to lead their sourcing team and expand their product ranges. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze market trends. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a relevant degree, and have at least 2 years of industry experience. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industry experience required.
• Graduate with a relevant degree.
• Must be highly self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop multiple product ranges.
• Analyze trade and trends during meetings.
• Monitor and maintain stock per KPI's.

Skills

Strong sourcing and supplier negotiation skills

Clear communication skills

Extensive range of wide product knowledge

Self-motivated

Dynamism

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Description

I am so excited to advertise this role - My client- are growing fast and becoming more well known and loved by customers, social influencers & celebrities alike, they are constantly striving to deliver the best experience possible for our customers.

Achieving consistent month on month growth, It’s this drive and momentum that is making us one of the fastest growing retailer in the UK!

I am looking for a passionate candidate to lead our current team to help us develop and expand further. The ideal candidate is someone who can add new ideas, experience, energy and value into the mix.

The successful candidate will need to enjoy and thrive from working in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure.

Job Type / Category

Responsibilities:

• In sourcing, developing and selecting multiple product ranges across the board.
• Contribute to planning, trade and sales meetings with the ability to analyse trade and trends
• Communicating and Reporting all key information to Managers & Directors.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock as per KPI’s set and manages OTB accordingly.
• Liaising with the marketing and e-commerce team to maximise sales through the site
• Creating a productive strategy and range plan to implement across the site.
• Identifying growth opportunities within the product ranges
• Ensuring relevant trends are translated appropriately for the brand and customer.
• Monitoring of the development of garments process, maintaining schedules and key deadlines.
• Have an increasing knowledge and understanding of trading on all departments
• Assisting on buying trips as needed within UK and internationally.
• Carrying out competitor analysis to identify opportunities and market trends.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Strong sourcing and supplier negotiation skills
• Graduate with relevant degree
• 2 years industry experience Minimum
• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual with clear communication skills
• Extensive range of wide product knowledge