Senior Buyer

Nobody's Child; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent fashion brand is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead their Dresses and Casual departments on a Fixed Term Maternity Contract. This role involves executing buying strategies, mentoring a team, and driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in womenswear buying, strong leadership skills, and a passion for responsible fashion. Join a passionate team dedicated to making fashion sustainable and affordable, and play a key role in curating a compelling product assortment that aligns with market trends and consumer preferences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Womenswear Buying is essential.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers and execute comprehensive buying strategies.
• Monitor sales performance and optimize product assortment.

Skills

Womenswear Buying

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Competencies

Market Research

Job description

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We’re on a mission to revolutionise women’s fashion by making it more sustainable and affordable. Our message is clear: we believe thoughtfully made clothes can exist at an accessible price point with sustainable materials. At Nobody’s Child, we’re driven by creating responsible and affordable fashion for kind and spirited women. We are an independent, London-based brand, powered by a passionate team of change makers and skilled people who make our clothes. The good news? You could be a part of the journey!

About You:

We are looking for a Senior Buyer on our key departments of Dresses and another Casual on a Fixed Term Maternity Contract to lead a team of Buyers in your respective departments, executing comprehensive buying strategies for all product categories, aligning with Nobody’s Child company goals and market trends. Reporting into the Head of Buying and Tech, you could find yourself:

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the Head of Buying to execute comprehensive buying strategies for your product categories, aligning with the company's goals and market trends.
• Leading on all sign offs with the CEO.
• Leading a team of buyers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Working closely with the CEO and the team on the sustainability strategy and driving that as a key priority through the buying, design and quality functions.
• Understanding of key fabrics and certificates.
• Instrumental in continuing to drive our transparency project for the Digital Product Passport.
• Identifying emerging trends, consumer preferences, and market opportunities in your department to curate a compelling and profitable product assortment.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers across varied regions in short and long lead, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring the highest quality products.
• Conducting regular market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and identify potential gaps or opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as quality control, merchandising, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless coordination and alignment on critical path.
• Monitoring and analysing sales performance, inventory levels, and customer feedback to optimize product assortment and drive sales growth.
• Staying up to date with industry developments, attending trade shows, and networking with industry professionals to gain insights and explore new partnerships.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices within the buying function.

To hit the ground running, you’ll come with:

• Around 7+ years of experience in Womenswear Buying across dresses or casual departments.
• Experience managing large and fast-paced buying teams in high growth womenswear retail businesses.
• A strong eye for product, and a passion for responsible product.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skillsets.
• Strong leadership competencies.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply and we will be in touch!

At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion