Fashion Buyer jobs in United Kingdom
Senior Buyer
Job summary
A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a temporary position in Leeds. The role involves leading buying strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of buying experience, preferably in the fashion or retail sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make an impact in procurement strategies within a dynamic retail environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- At least 3 years proven background in Buying, preferably in fashion or retail.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Knowledge of market trends and cost-saving strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead buying strategies for mainline wholesale and retail.
- Ensure margin targets are achieved.
- Manage path planning process for product launches.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand.
- Monitor supplier performance and address issues.
Skills
- Immediate Start Opportunity
- Temporary position based in Leeds
About Our Client
The hiring organisation is a medium-sized enterprise operating within the fashion industry. They are focused on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support their retail operations.
Job Description
- Lead the buying strategies for mainline wholesale and retail to source and develop commercial product assortment and meeting the customer requirements.
- Ensure margin targets are achieved and provide strategic vision.
- Manage path planning process, ensuring delivery from concept to in store launch.
- Analyse sales, margin and supply chain data.
- Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for the department with the ability to make decisions with consideration of the wider impact.
- Extensive product knowledge.
- Manage agenda for monthly meetings with Brand Owner.
- Lead on product development and planning for projects.
- Present seasonal buy to senior leadership.
- Maintain and enhance supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
- Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Provide regular reports on procurement activities and cost efficiencies.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Buyer should have:
- At least 3 years proven background in Buying, preferably within the fashion or retail industries.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Knowledge of market trends and cost-saving strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organisational and analytical abilities.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance and ethics.
What's on Offer
- Immediate start opportunity.
- Competitive daily rate.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic retail environment within Leeds.
- Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable industry experience.
- Chance to contribute to procurement strategies in the fashion sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Buyer to make an impact. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply today!
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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