Buyer

We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, pro-active fashion buyer for a leading High Street Retailer Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will play a key role in the business, working to deliver innovative, commercial product ranges. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in Buying, negotiation, product planning and data analysis.. Buyer responsibilities • Plan and agree the sales/margin and stock budget with the Merchandisers and General Managers. • Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. • Undertake selection of all new products. • Gather, analyse and interpret product, market and customer information in order to forecast future demand patterns for supply chain requirements. • In conjunction with Merchandising, monitor and control the range to ensure budgeted stock turn, margin and profit targets are achieved. • Manage the range plan to maximize customer service levels. • Liaise with the Marketing Manager to ensure all promotions are executed correctly. • Work with the Trading and Marketing Managers to resolve commercial problems. • When required, conduct range presentations to the Board, General Managers, Retail and Overseas Investors. • To have a full awareness of all legal and safety standards. • Supervise the workload and appraisal of a Buyer’s Assistant. To hear more about the great buyer role send your CV now