Senior Buyer

Elite Associates; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion-forward womenswear brand is seeking a Senior Buyer for a maternity cover contract in London. This pivotal role involves developing buying strategies, sourcing product ranges, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with various teams to ensure a competitive assortment that aligns with market trends and brand identity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a senior buying role within fashion, ideally across dresses, knit & jersey.
• Excellent product and trend knowledge.
• Confident collaborator and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercially driven buying strategy in line with brand identity.
• Source and select product ranges based on customer profile and sales data.
• Lead range building across multiple womenswear categories.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Trade Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Education

Experience in Senior Buying Role

Experience in Fashion Industry

Job description

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Elite have partnered with a gorgeous fashion-forward womenswear brand, seeking a commercially minded and trend-aware Senior Buyer to join the team on a maternity cover contract. This role plays a key part in building product ranges, driving sales, and shaping seasonal strategy across key categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercially driven buying strategy in line with brand identity and seasonal trends.
• Source and select product ranges that align with customer profile, sales data, and market insights.
• Lead range building across multiple categories within womenswear (e.g., dresses, outerwear, tops, denim).
• Negotiate cost prices, terms, and lead times with suppliers to ensure strong margin performance.
• Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive and compelling collections.
• Monitor and react to trade performance, driving actions based on sell-through, margin, and customer feedback.
• Conduct regular competitor and market analysis to ensure our assortment remains competitive and forward-thinking.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure exclusivity, speed to market, and innovation.
• Manage, coach, and develop junior team members (Assistant Buyers, BAA).
• Contribute to sustainability and ethical sourcing goals across the supply base.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in a senior buying role within fashion, ideally across dresses, knit & jersey.
• Commercially driven with excellent product and trend knowledge.
• Skilled in negotiation, supplier management, and trade analysis.
• Confident collaborator and communicator with a proactive mindset.
• Experience across both own-label and branded product is a plus.

If you are an experienced Buyer with a strong eye for product, and a passion for responsible fashion - apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Product Management

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail

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