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Senior Buyer (TGS1668) – Excellent Salary DOE

Senior Buyer (TGS1668) – Excellent Salary DOE

Location: South Wales

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear, Menswear and Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1668

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Ladieswear Senior Buyer to join a thriving team. You will be  ambitious, passionate and business minded .The ideal candidate will thrive from working in a fast-paced environment and will have extensive knowledge of current trends.

 

The role

  • Support the Buying Director and Head of Buying in developing and delivering the Buying Strategy
  • Maintain strong, professional relationships with existing suppliers
  • Ensure consistent quality and service, negotiating new supplier agreements to achieve profitable pricing and delivery terms
  • Plan and build a commercially balanced range, achieving margin targets set by the company
  • Drive regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks, and colour palettes
  • Operate an effective and timely product sign-off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle
  • Lead ladieswear in driving trend-led collections with the right level of newness, fashion, and trend
  • Maximize profit through strong negotiation and development of global supplier relations
  • Trade the department and analyse relevance of new and emerging trends for the brand, planning accordingly
  • Work collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, ensuring stock turn, margin targets, and profit levels are achieved

 

Requirements

  • Experience working at Senior Buyer level or above in a fast-paced fashion retailer
  • Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales and profit targets
  • Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and the whole buying process, with a strong print eye
  • Passion for trends and ability to drive newness in a fast-paced environment35
  • Experience in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret sales forecasts and consumer buying patterns
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, including merchandising and marketing
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for pitching new ideas to senior management
  • You will be a trend-driven, customer-focused professional with the ability to deliver commercial and inspiring fashion ranges
  • You should be able to balance creativity with commercial acumen, ensuring that product selections meet both customer demands and financial targets
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