10 дней назад
Buying Talent Pool
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TL;DR
Buying Talent Pool (Fashion/Retail): Developing, planning, and buying profitable product ranges across Fashion, Home, and Branded categories with an accent on trend analysis, supplier management, and end-to-end product development. Focus on analyzing competitors, negotiating with suppliers, leading critical paths, optimizing e-commerce presentation, and mentoring junior buyers.
Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Company
develops and sells Fashion, Home, and Branded products through retail and e-commerce channels.
What you will do
- Develop, plan, and buy balanced product ranges across multiple categories against sales, markdown, and profit KPIs.
- Analyze market trends, styles, fabrics, colours, and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities.
- Build relationships with European and Far East suppliers, negotiate costs, source materials, and manage samples.
- Own the critical path from product selection and fitting through approvals, photography, and campaign execution.
- Work with E-Commerce and Marketing teams to improve online sales through tone of voice, image curation, and digital presentation.
- Travel to trade shows, sourcing trips, and range sign-offs; experienced buyers may manage and mentor junior buyers.
Requirements
- Degree or academic background in Fashion or Buying, or equivalent hands-on buying experience in a fast-paced head office environment.
- Commercial understanding, strong analytical skills, knowledge of market trends, and a passion for product development.
- Confidence to propose ideas, take intelligent risks, and deliver initiatives through to completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for influencing cross-functional teams and working with suppliers.
- Exceptional organization and resilience when managing multiple ranges in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet Home Office sponsorship requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing junior buyers.
- Experience in Fashion, Home, or Branded partner categories.
Culture & Benefits
- Collaborative buying teams with experienced colleagues who support each other.
- Company performance-based bonus and Sharesave scheme.
- Discounts across and partner brands, staff shops, restaurants, and gym memberships.
- On-site nursery, free parking, digital GP, and health and wellbeing services.
- Apprenticeship opportunities, financial wellbeing support, and employee network groups.
Hiring process
- Submit an application for an initial review of experience and strengths.
- Complete an initial phone or video conversation.
- Attend a competency-based interview, potentially including an interview task or portfolio presentation, followed by an offer where appropriate.
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