Senior Buyer - Manchester, United Kingdom - THG

THG
THG
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Manchester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers.

Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients' brands globally.

We're powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it's this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.


We're always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey.

So, if you're ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.


THG Nutrition & Wellness:


THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins, Command, MP Activewear and MyPRO, plus Exante Diet.

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we're a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day.

Everything we do is done in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics.

This means we're perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry.


It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we're always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition & Wellness movement forward.


Senior Buyer - MP Activewear.

Location:

THG HQ - 7-9 Sunbank Ln, Altrincham WA15 0AF**The role will report into the Head of Product on the MP Activewear Clothing and will involve working closely with the design team, merchandisers and garment technologists to oversee and deliver high quality product and drive the brand ambition forward.


Key Responsibilities.

  • Manage the buying team, across women's, men's and accessories but having sole responsibility for menswear. An experienced leader who can motivate and influence.
  • Driving the ambition of the brand by looking at growth opportunities and clearly understand product trend and opportunities. Influencing strategic plans and developments.
  • Working with design to develop and deliver core and seasonal ranges, clear understanding of the customer and the markets. Ability to interpret trend for sportswear. Overseeing range frameworks in all commercial aspects.
  • Clear vision on supplier strategy and drive the supply base forward working closely with the sourcing team. Ensuring you are working to a true partnership that will develop best results with suppliers.
  • Responding to competitor analysis and reviewing competitors in different global markets.
  • Working with merchandising team to plan, manage and challenge the buy and profit targets at all times. Reviewing trading action plans.
  • Drive product quality, fit and customer metrics with Senior Garment Technologist. Delivering solutions and new innovation.
  • Working collaboratively on sustainability across areas of product development.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships across all areas of the business.
  • Working with brand team to deliver evolution plan.

Requirements:


  • Buyer / Senior Buyer with experience in Menswear / Sportswear product.
  • Proven track record of managing and mentoring teams.
  • Commercial awareness of sportswear market.
  • Financial and analytical ability, ability to review and react to performance.
  • Experience of Far East and European travel and sourcing from various locations.
  • Clear critical path management across category to deliver to deadlines.
  • Manage clear KPI's budgets and margin targets on sizeable category.
  • Excellent communicator / ability to form strong working relationships.
  • Negotiation skills.

What's on offer:


  • Competitive starting salary
  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home)
  • Onsite Gym
  • Onsite Doctor
  • Onsite Hairdresser/barber
  • Onsite Physio
  • Discounts across THG Brands
  • Pension
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