Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer – Fashion

Greater Manchester

Hybrid Working + Free Parking + Salary £30k 

The Company

The brand is well known in the industry for selling products that are affordable yet practical for all outdoor activities whether that be hiking, camping, backpacking or dog walking. They have an ever-expanding portfolio of brands and have something for everyone. Their offices are based within Greater Manchester, close to public transport and highways.

The Role

• Briefing, developing, sourcing, and buying for a product category.
• Work in collaboration with the design team to create product in line with brand image.
• Conduct market research across both Menswear and Womenswear for both UK and Europe
• Understanding of price points within the range and market, conducting cost price comparisons during development stage
• Confidently present ranges from strategy to sample review to customer meetings and final sign off.
• Work closely with merchandising and sales team reviewing data on previous ranges ensuring that new launches are meeting margin and customer expectations
• Far East trips to conduct face to face negotiations and achieve target margin on all products.
• Build solid suppliers relationships and strategize together to build solid ranges.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on new concepts and pushing ranges.

About You

• Experienced Assistant or Junior Buyer
• Understand market conditions.
• Knowledge of fabric and specifications
• Experience working in a fastpaced office.
• Liaising with design and product development daily

In Return

• Hybrid Working
• Subsidised Food
• Staff Discount
• Free Parking
• Discounted Gym Membership
• & Lots more!