Senior Fashion Buyer — Shape Premium Collections

Zachary Daniels; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail consultancy is seeking a Fashion Buyer in Oxford. This role involves blending long-term product vision with trading needs, developing brand-aligned collections, and leading product journeys from concept to market. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in fashion retail buying, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Competitive salary of GBP45,000 - GBP65,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fashion retail buying, ideally within premium or aspirational brands.
• Strong capability in margin management, supplier negotiation, and product planning.
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver collections balancing commercial performance and brand identity.
• Lead product journeys from concept to market delivery.
• Collaborate to convert creative and commercial strategies into actionable buying plans.

Skills

Experience in fashion retail buying

Margin management

Supplier negotiation

Analytical decision-making

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of trading levers

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

A leading retail consultancy is seeking a Fashion Buyer in Oxford. This role involves blending long-term product vision with trading needs, developing brand-aligned collections, and leading product journeys from concept to market. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in fashion retail buying, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Competitive salary of GBP45,000 - GBP65,000 offered.