Senior buyer - high street fashion brand

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This role involves curating and sourcing a commercially viable product range that enhances the brand's market position. You will work closely with the Buying Director to execute the Buying Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. If you have a passion for fashion trends and excel in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading high street fashion brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion buying with a strong understanding of market trends.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Curate and deliver a trend-driven product range to maximize profitability.
• Lead product sign-off processes and drive trend-led collections.

Skills

Fashion Buying

Negotiation Skills

Trend Analysis

Product Range Planning

Job description

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Senior buyer - high street fashion brand, Cardiff

Client:

Legacy London Recruitment

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join an amazing high street fashion brand.

As a Senior Buyer, your primary responsibility will be to curate, source, and deliver a commercially viable and trend-driven product range that not only drives profitability but also strengthens the brand's market position. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Buying Director and Head of Buying to formulate and execute the Buying Strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Some key responsibilities:

• Operate an effective and timely product sign-off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle;
• Lead the department in driving trend-led collections with the right level of newness, fashion, and trend;
• Take responsibility for maximising profit on the department through strong negotiation and development of global supplier relations;
• Trade the department and analyse relevance of new and emerging trends for the brand and plan accordingly;
• Plan and build a commercially balanced range, whilst achieving margin targets as set by the company;
• Drive regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks, and colour palettes.

About you:

• Must have come from a fashion buying background
• Happy to work in the office 5 days a week
• A passion for trends and excels in driving newness in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times.