Senior Buyer - Footwear

Zachary Daniels; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Bolton is seeking a Senior Buyer for Men's Footwear to lead the buying division and support strategy execution. This role involves working closely with 3rd Party and Own Brands to ensure the best products are available in stores and online. You'll be responsible for budget planning, managing seasonal buying, and building relationships with brands. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail buying and a keen understanding of market trends.

Responsibilities

• Support in Creation of the seasonal Buying Strategy for your Product Division ensuring alignment with other Buyers.
• Support in driving brand budget planning, aligning with Merchandising function.
• Play a key role in seasonal buying meetings with strategic 3rd Party brands.
• Lead SMU creation with relevant brands for relevant Product Division.
• Support Buyers with seasonal buying of non-strategic 3rd Party brands.
• Accountable for the seasonal Product File including taking lead in seasonal sign offs.
• Ensure continuous contact out of buying seasons with key 3rd Party Brands.
• Support in strategic relationship building with key 3rd Party Brands.

Job description

Job Description

Senior Buyer - Footwear

As a Senior Men's Footwear Buyer you will lead a key Buying division, working closely with the Head of Dept to support the buying strategy and delivery of business goals. Working closely with 3rd Party and Own Brands you will ensure best in class brands and products relevant to target consumer are present in Stores and on the Ecommerce site for your product division.

Responsibilities

• Support in Creation of the seasonal Buying Strategy for your Product Division ensuring alignment with other Buyers and key cross functional stakeholders (Own Brands, Marketing, Merchandising etc).
• Support in driving brand budget planning, aligning with the Merchandising function for relevant product division.
• Play a key role in the seasonal buying meetings with strategic 3rd Party brands and Own Brands, aligning with key stakeholders (e.g. Merchandising, Other Divisions, GPM, Marketing).
• Lead SMU creation with relevant brands for relevant Product Division.
• Support Buyers with the seasonal buying of non-strategic 3rd Party brands.
• Accountable for the seasonal Product File including taking a lead in seasonal sign offs.
• Ensure continuous contact out of buying seasons with key 3rd Party Brands to ensure the business product needs are met.
• Support in short-, medium- and long-term strategic relationship building with key 3r...