Buyer/Senior Buyer

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Menswear Buyer or Senior Buyer to join a global footwear and accessories brand based in London. This role is a 1 year FTC.

Some responsibilities:

1. Uses trend and market data to give partners an overview of footwear developments; presenting this in an engaging and confident manner.
2. Takes responsibility to ensure the samples and showrooms are set up and presented in a timely and appropriate manner.
3. Develops a number of critical paths to work in conjunction with the seasons and variable selling periods.
4. Manages department critical path and minimises risk to the business accordingly.
5. Works closely with our partners to understand sales performance, emerging trends, and category mixes and reacts accordingly.
6. Develops ranges, through a reliable and flexible supplier base ensuring price and quality.
7. Develops the best commercial range for the target market, giving clear briefs and working very closely with the Design team.
8. Understands, reacts and delivers market specific product or requirements.

About you:

1. Have at least 4 years of experience as a buyer.
2. Must have buying experience within Men's fashion or Men's accessories and footwear.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Systems.

This role is based near Westfield - Shepherds Bush and offers hybrid working (Mon, Tues and Thurs in the office, the rest from home).