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Form of workQuest Search & Selection are currently working with a specialist supplier in the fashion and footwear industry. They are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the team.
Key responsibilities of this Senior Buyer:
- Develop the product ranges and presentation according to the agreed product strategy & brand guideline.
- Use historical data and trends to devise and execute the product strategy for specific areas.
- Collaborating with external stakeholders to achieve the set sales and margin targets.
- Collaborate with the sourcing team to formulate and execute a plan for increasing intake margins.
- Lead the front-end product development strategy.
- Being involved in sampling, fabric selection, and pricing to meet deadlines for range planning and development.
- Collaborate with the clients' Design, VM, and Marketing teams to plan and implement effective retail activation.
- Continuously review product performance and trends to optimise sales and margins
- Effectively manage, evaluate, and develop the supplier base in areas where necessary.
- Manage costs in accordance with agreed budgets and established guidelines.
Key requirements of this Senior Buyer:
- Ideally 3 +years Buying experience in junior buyer or buyer level from a supplier or retail or fashion background.
- Ideally have experience in NPD fashion, Accessories or Footwear but other categories will be considered.
- Has bee involved Far East, Asian and Turkey.
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills are essential.
Benefits included for this Senior Buyer:
- Great Head Office environment (this is an office-based role)
- Holidays
- Pension
- Free Parking
If you are interested in this position and you have the relevant experience, please send you cv details today quoting the reference no JO-2403-111329
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
