An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Menswear Buyer to join a successful fashion brand. This role offers the opportunity to work within a close-knit, collaborative buying team. Reporting directly to the Head of Buying, you will play a pivotal role in the development of the menswear multiproduct ranges, especially Knit, jersey and woven products. Previous menswear buying experience essential, strong product development skills required and knowledge of working within a wholesale model would be advantageous. This role does offer Hybrid Working and can be flexible around hours and days for the right.
This role is ideal for an experienced Buyer with strong commercial acumen, excellent product awareness, and the confidence to make informed decisions. You will also support the development of junior team members while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day buying process.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for the commercial performance for multi-categories, taking ownership of the Knit, Jersey and woven categories and delivering against sales and margin objectives.
- Develop balanced, customer-focused ranges that align with the brand strategy and financial targets.
- Manage option counts and pricing architecture to optimise category performance.
- Drive innovation and newness while maintaining strong commercial discipline.
- Ensure products meet customer expectations while reflecting the brand identity and pricing strategy.
- Collaborate with Technical to ensure products meet quality, fit and performance standards.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating cost prices, minimum order quantities, lead times and delivery schedules.
- Coach, support and develop the Assistant Buyer and Buying Admin Assistant, sharing market insights and best practice across the wider Buying team.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in a Buyer role within the fashion industry, with menswear buying experience essential in Knit, jersey and woven categories.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations.
- Excellent product awareness with a strong understanding of customer and market trends.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, strong planning skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and buying systems.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and a collaborative approach to relationship-building.
- Calm and resilient under pressure, adaptable and solutions-oriented, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional product and driving business success.
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