Boyswear Buyer

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

Job summary

A lifestyle fashion brand is seeking a buyer to lead the mens & boys category. This full-time role requires experience in buying, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to translate trends into successful product ranges. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to enhance brand strategy and drive performance through data analysis. The company is based in Exeter, near beautiful beaches and countryside, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer in fashion retail.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to forecast trends.
• Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own the buying strategy for mens & boys category.
• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams.
• Analyze sales data to drive performance.

Skills

Buying strategy ownership

Trend spotting

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Job description

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...