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- You will have developed BAA's, AB's and/or Junior Buyers
- Implemented new ways of working to improve efficiencies
- On boarding new suppliers
- Supplier visits - Europe & Far East
- Led strategy meetings
- Building lessons learnt
- Clear ability to communicate Best & Worst indicators and building strategy points from these learnings
- Ability to set clear commercial ranges from history & newness
- Confident presenter
- Ability to set pricing architectures for product categories with merchandiser
- Plan with Merchandiser buys and build well-balanced ranges
- Experience with trading from the Far East and closer to home (short & long lead experience required)
- Maintain supplier relationships
- Onboarding new suppliers to the business
- Ability to source new fabrics and trims
- Experience with international travel for both inspiration and supplier trips
- Experience of test and trial methods to drive newness and profit
- Clear trading examples where margin and sales have grown
- Manage Monday Trade reports and key actions for your department
- Oversee the wider team for critical path and delivery schedule
- Manage and prepare for product launches
- Work with SLT on business wide critical paths for key meetings & trips
- Conduct cross costing projects to protect %
Fashion Buyer - Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Zachary Daniels
Description
FASHION BUYER | GROWING RETAILER | MANCHESTER | £38,000 - £45,000Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.We are partnering with a multi-product business as they look for their next Buyer.You will need to be an already experienced Buyer who has a proven track record of working well under pressure. In this role you will explore your love for product in a creative & collaborative environment where you will be given the tools to have full autonomy of your department.AS THE BUYER: