Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGN5227
The Company
A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buyer – Hybrid to work for a Ladies Fashion Retailer
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join a dynamic Buying team, you will be both creative and analytical demonstrating a natural flair for design. The ideal candidate will need be an expert in fashion, they must have a creative vision and be able to predict and react to the trends using in depth market research and trend forecasters to support their decisions.
The role requires a combination of creativity, product knowledge and strategic thinking, demonstrating a clear understanding of the customer that they are buying for.
This is a unique opportunity working directly with the Buying Manager to produce contemporary capsule ranges for our Ladieswear category. The ideal person needs to be flexible and versatile They will be solely responsible for the administration and general daily duties.
Benefits
- Flexible working culture, adopting a hybrid working approach
- 25 days holiday rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- 50% staff discount
- Health cash plan
- Long service awards
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for developing and delivering the on-line product ranges alongside the buying manager
- Provide seasonal direction based on knowledge and trends
- Maintain and update critical path, proactively communicating any changes to the relevant teams
- Work closely with suppliers and build strong negotiation skills
- Lab dip and bulk approvals ensuring all key dates are met to ensure on time deliveries
- Soley responsible for all administration duties
- Ensuring the completion of all paperwork from planning the ranges through to completing the final purchase orders, attention to detail is crucial
- Working collaboratively with teams across the business to maximise sales across all channels
- Regular shopping trips for inspirational trends, both in the UK and abroad
Skills Required:
- Experience in a similar role is essential working in a Ladieswear Buying role
- Have an excellent eye for product with the ability to react to future fashion trends
- Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all tasks
- Market place commercial awareness
- Good analytical skills, utilise sales information to improve overall sales
- Excellent communication skills
- Be confident with strong presentation skills
- Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Proactive in decision making and problem solving, with the ability to work under pressure at times
- Microsoft office skills, in particular Excel
- Experience of supplier negotiation