Buyer : Fashion Head Office

Retail Head Office

RJUK ref: 5710

Salary: competitive

Main Objective

To provide to the various business streams within the Company an appropriate range and mix of products to satisfy each market.

Specific Tasks:

• Working with the planning team, develop the buying plan for each season.

• Working with the Heads of Retail and Home Shopping, understand and act upon the requirements of each channel and provide the right products at suitable price points to satisfy their needs.

• Identify the supply chain for each product group from the buying plan and negotiate styles, volumes, prices and terms with each supplier.

• Working with the planning and buying support team ensure the supply chain deliver in line with Company requirements to maximise selling time for each product.

• Monitor the performance in season of the products and groups for which you are responsible and suggest as appropriate reductions to stimulate sales.

• Attend trade shows as appropriate to ensure you are cogniscent of market trends and developments to keep the business at the fore front of product development and innovation.

• Contribute with the buying support team to the introduction of a vendor appraisal system for suppliers.

• Undertake periodic visits to suppliers and if appropriate agents to ensure relationships are fostered and standards both quality and ethical are maintained.

• Work to the KPI’s agreed measuring performance v buying plan, margin, sales and markdowns.

• Ensure that the right Commercial arrangements are negotiated in the best interests of the business with all suppliers.

• Adhere to the Company Health & Safety policy.

• Any other duties required by the Company.

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Your contact for this position is Keri Levan