Mens, Boyswear Buyer Lifestyle Fashion Brand

RETAIL JOBS UK LIMITED; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle fashion brand in Devon is seeking an experienced Mens & Boyswear Buyer to oversee the buying strategy for the category. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in buying, with a focus on reflecting trends into commercially successful products. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships and collaborating closely with design and marketing. Eligible candidates for this role must have the right to work in the UK and will be part of a dynamic fashion environment located near lovely beaches.

Benefits

Competitive salary benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer in the fashion industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and trend forecasting ability.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the buying strategy for mens & boys category across all channels.
• Spot trends and translate them into commercially successful product range.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, and marketing.

Skills

Buying strategy ownership

Trend spotting

Supplier negotiation

Sales data analysis

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Mens & Boyswear Buyer Lifestyle Fashion Brand

Location: Devon

Full-Time | Competitive Salary Benefits

Are you a buyer looking for their next move? We are supporting a lifestyle fashion brand that is renowned for its laidback style and its outdoor look. With head office based in Devon near to lovely beaches and countryside. The ideal candidate will have a Buying background preferably with experience in Mens & Boys and will be responsible for the strategy and planning of this key area of the business.

Key skills and experience.

• Own the buying strategy for mens & boys category across all channels
• Spot trends and translate them into commercially successful product range
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, and marketing to build cohesive seasonal stories
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate costings to hit margin targets
• Analyse sales data and customer feedback to drive performance and innovation
• Proven experience as a buyer
• Strong commercial acumen and trend forecasting ability
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• A collaborative spirit and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Please note: Only candidates with full eligibility to work in the UK can be considered for this role. Proof of right to work will be required dur...