Menswear Junior Buyer

A.M. London Fashion Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company seeks a Junior Buyer for its Menswear Department. This role involves developing strategies for product assortment, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing sales trends. Ideal candidates will possess relevant buying experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and a keen interest in fashion. Opportunities for professional growth and various staff benefits are included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off

Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales

25% friends and family discount

Company Pension Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Some flexibility of your working hours

Qualifications

• Relevant buying experience in the fashion industry at a similar level within menswear.
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting and delivering strategy for Menswear, ensuring optimal product assortment.
• Negotiating costs with suppliers to achieve department targets.
• Managing categories within menswear and regular travel to visit factories.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Numeracy and analytical skills

Initiative

Interest in fashion and trends

Job description

About us:

At AM London Fashion Ltd, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, trend-led fashion through our brand, Threadbare. Established in 2017, we have built a reputation for designing stylish, accessible clothing that keeps our customers ahead of the fashion curve.

Our ever-expanding team of designers and industry experts ensures that Threadbare stays at the forefront of fashion, blending catwalk-inspired trends with wearable, everyday style. We source inspiration from global fashion capitals and street-style movements, translating them into collections that are both contemporary and affordable.

With a commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship, we strive to create clothing that not only looks great but is also responsibly made. At AM London Fashion Ltd, we believe fashion should be a force for good, and we are dedicated to shaping a future where style and sustainability go hand in hand.

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join our Menswear Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to be part of a fast-paced, creative team and contribute to the continued growth of our brand.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Working with the buyers in setting and delivering the strategy for Menswear
• Ensuring we have the right product/right price/right time within the range assortment for maximum sales
• Negotiating cost prices with supplier base to achieve department targets
• Working with team to manage and drive the menswear critical path - from product development through to shipments
• Management of BAAs
• Analysing weekly trade report and identifying actions
• Regular comp shops to identify new and missed opportunities in the range
• To actively participate in meetings including sign offs, strategies, weekly trade
• Managing own categories within Menswear.
• Regular travel to visit factory base and drive newness selecting from showrooms, building relationships, negotiating best possible costs, units, lead times
• Attending weekly fit sessions with QC and design to establish best fits and quality

Skills required:

• Relevant buying experience in the fashion industry to a similar level within menswear
• Great communication skills - you will be co ordinating teams such as Merchandising, Design, QC, Studio
• Commercially aware - how to interpret and adapt market trends to the customer to maximise sales
• Keen interest in fashion and trends
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Driven with a strong sense of initiative

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales
• 25% friends and family discount
• Company Pension Scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Some flexibility of your working hours