Retail & Fashion / Buying Senior Buyer- Childrenswear

Success Talent; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for Childrenswear in Mountain Ash. This permanent position requires a candidate with a licensing background and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, developing licensed products, and leading supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail or ecommerce and the ability to manage junior team members. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer in retail or ecommerce.
• Licensing experience is essential.
• Skilled negotiator and experienced in global sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage category budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Develop and source licensed products.
• Lead supplier negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Global sourcing

Product strategy presentation

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Client:

Success Talent

Location:

Mountain Ash, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Permanent

£Depending on experience

Our client is seeking a talented senior level buyer with a licencing background. They are looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to lead the strategy and drive commercially successful and on-brand ranges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage category budgets, OTB, sales forecasts, and profitability
• Develop and source licensed products
• Lead supplier negotiations
• Present product strategies and trading updates at key business meetings
• Conduct post-season reviews to maximise ROI
• Manage junior members of the team
• Attend trade shows, licensor summits, and supplier meetings
• Maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Experience Required:

• Buyer or Senior Buyer in retail or ecommerce within Apparel, Home, or Gifting
• Licensing experience is a MUST
• Skilled negotiator with global sourcing experience

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary and package.

Job Ref NT-5001923

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