My client is seeking a visionary Product Buying Manager to lead an exciting new direction of their business, where you will help to drive strategy, develop, and manage new collections from concept to finished goods, as well as be the main point of contact for key target retailers.
Working alongside the talented inhouse design and pattern room, you will build robust roadmaps for the business, and plan out new collections to pitch to new clients.
You must hold successful relationships with key high-volume retailers like- Next, Primark and Tesco.
This role would suit someone from a Senior Buying background, where you can combine commerciality with sales, as you will need to build commercial ranges and collections for your target customer base and customer.
The role will require you to be onsite for the first 3mths, working from their Central London studio. After this some hybrid can be offered within the position, but as the role is extremely hands on, you will be required to have a key presence in the business.
Womenswear Product Buying Manager – The Role:
- Collection Strategy & Roadmap: Define the product vision and develop long-term roadmaps for seasonal collections, ensuring they align with the brand’s aesthetic and market demands.
- Lifecycle Management: With the support of the wider team, oversee the entire product lifecycle—from initial ideation and prototyping to final production and market launch.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between Design, Technical, and Sales to ensure cohesive range planning and execution.
- Trend & Market Analysis: Continuously monitor commercial trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to identify new growth opportunities.
- Performance & Profitability: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through rates and margins to optimise future product lines.
- Sourcing & Quality Oversight: Partner with and manage vendor relationships, coordinate material sourcing, and ensure garments meet strict quality and fit standards.
- Relationship Building: Partner with retail buyers (new and existing), utilising your contacts in the industry to expand the companies reach, and drive new revenue streams.
Womenswear Product Buying Manager – The Person:
- Must have a high level of experience in Buying, or Business Development within the Womenswear fashion sector.
- Deep understanding of the women’s fashion market, including current trends, fabrications, and garment construction
- Strong track record of successful range building and generating revenue growth.
- Experience with contract negotiation, closing sales, and managing key relationships.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to shifting consumer behaviours.
- Well organised with excellent communication and customer care skills for dealing effectively at all levels both internally & externally.
- Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Analytical & proactive approach to all processes within the business.
- Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
- IT literate with focus on Excel Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and self-driven.
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