Purchaser

Tagged Resources Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fashion supplier in Leicester Forest East is seeking an experienced Purchaser to manage clothing and accessories for their brand. Responsibilities include handling order confirmations, liaising with factories, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should have prior experience in buying roles and a degree-level education. This position offers opportunities for long-term career progression in a thriving retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a Buying or costing role.
• Knowledge of Children's wear safety requirements.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt of order confirmation documents.
• Organise and lead style handover meetings.
• Work closely with the factory for order execution.
• Maintain accurate internal PO system.
• Provide weekly updates on the critical path.
• Compile and maintain documentation for liabilities.

Skills

Experience in a Buying role

Knowledge of Licensed products

Knowledge of Printing techniques

Children's wear safety knowledge

Construction and fit knowledge

Strong planning skills

Strong attention to detail

Self-motivated

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

An experienced Purchaser is required to join an established fashion supplier with long term career progression. You will be responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing the clothing and accessories that will be sold by the brand. This role is crucial in shaping the product offering, maintaining the brand's fashion-forward identity, and ensuring commercial success in a competitive retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage receipt of Order Confirmation documents ensuring all relevant info has been received from sales & the factory.
• Organise style handover meetings upon order confirmation, and ensure the checklist is completed.
• Work closely with the Factory to ensure orders are clearly interpreted and executed, using Video Conference/Email/Telephone communications and feedback any issues to your line manager.
• Ensure internal PO system is up to date, by running reports regularly to check for errors and ensuring any changes that need to be made are done.
• Critical Path management – weekly update on all stages of development per customer. To be attended by Technical, Production & Sales.
• Compile & maintain document for any liabilities, debits etc. passed back to the factory or supplier, reviewed regularly / (minimum monthly), until all issues are closed or liabilities used.
• All internal documentation to be kept up to date.

Skills

• Previous experience in a Buying or costing role.
• Previous experience of Licensed products.
• Knowledge of Printing and application techniques.
• Knowledge of Children's wear safety requirements.
• Construction and fit knowledge.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team, building strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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