Senior Footwear Buyer — Drive Trends, Margins & Vendors

Kurt Geiger; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear brand in London is seeking a candidate for product development. You will be responsible for developing market-focused product collections, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with company profit targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in high street or premium retail and a strong understanding of fashion trends. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension and life assurance

Enviable discounts

Gym Discounts

Summer Hours – 2pm Friday finish

Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)

RetailTrust support

Qualifications

• Experience in product development and market analysis.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and customer profiles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build customer-focused own brand product collections.
• Monitor competition and ensure alignment with market trends.
• Deliver company targets for gross profit and intake margin.

Skills

Experience as a footwear High Street or Premium Retailer

Proven success in delivering commercial collections

Existing strong supplier relationships

Job description

A leading footwear brand in London is seeking a candidate for product development. You will be responsible for developing market-focused product collections, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with company profit targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in high street or premium retail and a strong understanding of fashion trends. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.