Senior Buyer

RHR UK; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vertical private label fashion business seeks a Senior Buyer to oversee product development and commercial strategy for soft woven womenswear. This role requires strong experience as a buyer, exceptional product knowledge, and the ability to build retailer relationships. You will work creatively within a collaborative team and manage key UK retail accounts, ensuring product ranges are trend-focused and delivered on time. Join this opportunity if you are ready to enhance your commercial expertise.

Benefits

Senior-level ownership of a key category

Creative and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work with top UK retailers

Qualifications

• Strong experience in womenswear soft wovens.
• Trend-driven with excellent fabric and product knowledge.
• Commercially minded with strong retailer relationships.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for trend-led soft woven ranges.
• Drive commercial strategy and manage key UK retail accounts.
• Collaborate closely with design, sales, and sourcing teams.
• Monitor performance and identify new opportunities.
• Ensure ranges are trend-focused and delivered on time.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent

Trend-driven product knowledge

Strong retailer relationships

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Knowledge of womenswear soft wovens

Job description

A leading vertical private label fashion business is looking for a Senior Buyer to step into the role of Product Development & Commercial Manager. This is a key position for a womenswear soft wovens specialist, combining creative direction with commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead product development for trend-led soft woven ranges.
• Drive commercial strategy and manage key UK high street retail accounts.
• Collaborate closely with design, sales, and international sourcing teams.
• Monitor performance, identify new opportunities, and maximise margin.
• Ensure ranges are trend-focused, commercially viable, and delivered on time.

About You :

• Strong experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent in womenswear soft wovens.
• Trend-driven with excellent fabric and product knowledge.
• Commercially minded with strong retailer relationships.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Background in private label or vertical fashion is a plus.

Whats on Offer :

• Senior-level ownership of a key category.
• Creative and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with top UK retailers and international teams.

Apply now if you're a trend-led buyer ready to take on a broader commercial and product development role.