Menswear Buyer - sw London

CVUK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Menswear Buyer to manage product development and supplier relationships. The role involves delivering commercial menswear ranges, negotiating with suppliers in Bangladesh and China, and leading a team. Ideal candidates have proven experience in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel. This position offers a full-time contract and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the brand's success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Menswear Buyer role.
• Strong supplier sourcing skills, particularly in Bangladesh/China.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver menswear ranges from proto stage to in-store product.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate prices.
• Analyse past performance and customer trends to create ranges.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Buyer - Menswear (Full-Time)

The Role: Menswear Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Deliver agreed menswear ranges from proto stage to in-store product. Identify new product opportunities and ensure ranges meet intake margin, cost price, and profitability targets.
• Supplier Management: Build strong relationships with suppliers in Bangladesh and China. Negotiate prices and manage production from sampling to warehouse delivery.
• Range Building: Analyse past performance, competitor activity, and customer trends to create balanced, commercial ranges aligned with Crew's brand vision.
• Critical Path Management: Liaise with design and technical teams to ensure timely delivery (95% launch availability). Attend fit meetings to maintain consistency in garment construction and fit.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandisers, Designers, and Marketing to ensure ranges are aligned across all channels. Support catalogue, website, and PR launches with accurate samples.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor an Admin Assistant, fostering collaboration and efficiency within the buying team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a similar Menswear Buyer role.
• Strong supplier sourcing skills, particularly in Bangladesh/China.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Energetic, dynamic, and commercially focused.

Desirable

• Understanding of garment construction and production processes.
• Passion for product and eagerness to learn.
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with ambition to progress.