Senior Womenswear Buyer — Strategic Fashion Growth Leader

Sainsbury's; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer for Womenswear in Coventry. This pivotal role allows you to shape sourcing, buying, and selling strategies, directly influencing customer offerings. You will manage end-to-end apparel sourcing, build supplier relationships, and implement pricing strategies while ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate possesses strong womenswear experience, commercial acumen, and leadership skills. This position offers a combination of competitive salary, benefits, and a chance to nurture growth in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Performance-related bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering strong commercial results in Womenswear.
• Extensive experience in own-brand product development.
• Ownership of an apparel category P&L.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Confidence navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Clear evidence of a continuous improvement mindset.
• Compelling communicator and confident presenter.
• Inspirational and empathetic leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute customer-focused sourcing and product strategy.
• Manage complex end-to-end apparel sourcing models.
• Lead key category initiatives and implement pricing strategies.
• Use data and insight to identify market opportunities.
• Ensure category plans meet sales, profit, and performance targets.

Skills

Womenswear experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer for Womenswear in Coventry. This pivotal role allows you to shape sourcing, buying, and selling strategies, directly influencing customer offerings. You will manage end-to-end apparel sourcing, build supplier relationships, and implement pricing strategies while ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate possesses strong womenswear experience, commercial acumen, and leadership skills. This position offers a combination of competitive salary, benefits, and a chance to nurture growth in a dynamic retail environment.