Menswear Junior Buyer/Product Developer

Overview

Are you passionate about menswear and looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in product development and buying? We’re seeking a Junior Buyer/Product Developer to join a premium menswear brand based in London. This role offers a dynamic environment where you’ll play a crucial part in shaping our product offering and driving business success.

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Stay on top of the latest fashion trends, competitor offerings, and market demands to inform product decisions.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Assist in selecting and evaluating vendors, obtaining quotes, and managing supplier communications to ensure a competitive product offering.
• Purchase Order Processing: Manage offline orders, verify costs and quantities, and ensure timely deliveries in line with our buying schedule.
• Pricing & Negotiation: Analyse pricing strategies and negotiate competitive rates while maintaining product quality standards.
• Sales Analysis: Review sales data to identify key trends, vendor performance, and market insights to guide buying decisions.
• Collaborative Communication: Work cross-functionally with e-commerce, customer service, and other departments to share information and resolve queries.
• Material Sourcing: Source and identify materials for product development, ensuring timely delivery, suitable pricing, and quality standards.
• Tech Packs & Prototyping: Develop detailed technical specifications for product designs and oversee sample and prototype development.
• Sample Development & Fit Sessions: Support sample development and assist with fit sessions to ensure products meet design and fit standards.
• Quality Control: Oversee product quality, ensuring that final products align with company standards.
• Problem Solving: Tackle challenges related to materials, production delays, or quality issues and collaborate on solutions to keep projects on track.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 2+ years in a similar role buying/product development role, with a strong focus on menswear/tailoring.
• Product Development Expertise: Comfortable working in menswear product development, from design to sourcing.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills are essential; NetSuite experience is a plus (though not required).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with great attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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