Senior Fashion Buyer: Strategic Range & Sourcing Leader

Acorn Recruitment; Braunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Buyer to formulate and implement buying strategies in a successful North Devon business. This permanent, full-time role includes developing seasonal strategies, collaborating with design teams, and managing payment terms. The candidate should have strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of the clothing industry. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of buying and merchandising principles.
• Broad knowledge of commercial, economic and market factors affecting the clothing industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and propose seasonal departmental strategy.
• Negotiate and agree payment terms and product costs.
• Plan seasonal pricing and promotional policy.

Skills

Understanding of buying and merchandising principles

Knowledge of garment construction and fabrics

Strong negotiation skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Highly numerical

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Buyer to formulate and implement buying strategies in a successful North Devon business. This permanent, full-time role includes developing seasonal strategies, collaborating with design teams, and managing payment terms. The candidate should have strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of the clothing industry. Competitive salary offered.