Senior Womenswear Buyer

Are you looking for a new role in the world of fashion buying? Do you feel that your current role offers no progression? Interested in joining a dynamic and creative team? If so read on to see if this is the next role for you!

About the Candidate:

Our client is seeking an ambitious and passionate individual to join their team as a Senior Womenswear Buyer: Dresses, Separates and Outerwear at their office in Hampshire. If you are innovative, forward-thinking, and have a strong fashion-related background, this role will offer you the perfect next step in your career. If you possess excellent communication skills, can manage multiple deadlines effectively, and demonstrate a keen eye for emerging trends I highly encourage you to apply. Aspiring individuals hungry for success and dedicated to continual improvement will thrive in this role.

About the Role:

As a Senior Womenswear Buyer, you will be reporting to the Head of Fashion with responsibility for a multimillion-pound product area to plan, source and develop. You will ensure range is the correct balance of new & contemporary products that meets sales, margin & profit objectives. You will manage & develop the junior team & support the wider division. Our buying team possesses a blend of analytical ability and creative thinking, drawing from historical data and market trends to craft an assortment that stays true to our brand and excites our customer.

To succeed here, you must love working at pace. It's relentless, and change is a certainty - you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We're always pushing boundaries. We empower our buying team, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We're passionate, agile, creative and one team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the buying team to deliver the brand strategy, providing energy to drive the business forward and have innovative ideas for the category.
2. Work effectively to manage the department as an independent profit centre focusing activity on meeting customer needs and achieving bottom line results whilst planning and developing for the future to achieve optimum performance and profit growth.
3. Competent in data analysis to identify opportunities from weekly reports, analyse trading patterns and take appropriate action.
4. Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for development.
5. Prevent quality problems by considering and solving issues early on.
6. Manage a robust critical path, ensuring garment fits, garment standards and timely product delivery are met.

Suggested Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or relevant buying experience in apparel.
2. A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business.
3. In-depth knowledge of the market/competition and an ability to gather and use relevant internal and external information to make commercial decisions.
4. Strong understanding of fabric, garment construction, and the buying process.
5. Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
6. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department.
7. Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast-paced team-based setting.

About the Business:

Our client is one of the Largest Premium Garden Centre Groups, offering an exciting opportunity within a dynamic and growing company. Our client prides themselves on providing an aspirational environment that fosters customer loyalty and satisfaction. Renowned for their award-winning retail and restaurant offerings, their centres are celebrated for their style, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

What's Next?

For an informal chat, please call me, Rae on 01780 480530, email rae@morepeople.co.uk or message me directly on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Ref 19760