Buyer
Posted 22/01/2025 by Tagged Resources Ltd
Online Fashion brand is looking for a passionate and driven Buyer to join the team.
The Junior Buyer will play a crucial role in supporting the buying team in selecting and purchasing products that align with the brand vision
You will assist in analysing market trends, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that the product offerings remain competitive and exciting.
Responsibilities
- Full ownership and responsibility of categories from development through to sign off and daily trading. Managing junior members of the team.
- Order Chasing
- Manages BAA in the order chasing process - ensuring lateness is minimal and action is taking where necessary.
- Independently fits for category.
- Creation of block libraries.
- Weekly investigation of high returns.
- Ensuring styles are fit in a timely manner and priority order.
- 20-30 developments per week / in line with options per month.
- Strong awareness of lead times and when new styles need to be briefed out.
- Clear concise developments sent with specs where necessary.
- Manages BAA in chasing developments and highlighting urgent styles.
- Strong knowledge of how the business / departments are trading.
- Awareness of all KPI’s and takes actions to ensure these are met.
- Signs off weekly with Buying Manager.
- Able to confidently negotiate prices with suppliers.
- Responsible for sign off for relevant campaigns.
- Attends short and long-haul buying trips when required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a buying role, preferably within the fashion or retail industry.
- Strong understanding of the fashion industry and market trends
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Keen eye for trends
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Team player with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- TGS1661
- Job ID:
- 222945537
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