Senior Buyer

Fashion & Retail Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vertical fashion business in East London is looking for a Senior Buyer to manage product development and commercial strategy for womenswear soft wovens. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in buying, a keen eye for trends, and solid relationships with retailers. Join a creative, collaborative environment with opportunities to work with top UK retailers and international teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in womenswear soft wovens is essential.
• Background in private label or vertical fashion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for soft woven ranges.
• Drive commercial strategy with key UK retail accounts.
• Collaborate with design, sales, and sourcing teams.
• Monitor performance and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Strong experience as a Senior Buyer

Trend-driven mindset

Excellent fabric knowledge

Strong retailer relationships

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

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.

What’s 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.

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