Head of Buying
London
Posted 3 days ago
Early applicant
On-site
Full-time
Senior Level
As one of the world’s most prolific polluters, and with 85% of all textiles ending up in landfill, the fashion industry’s detrimental impact is vast, and improving the way it operates will make a huge, positive difference to the future of our planet. OMNES means ‘all’. It’s our name because we are all in this together. We created OMNES to help change the way you shop, wear and think about clothing. And to encourage the rest of the industry to do it, too. We want to do fashion differently. We want to make it better. Together.
Role Overview We’re looking for a commercially sharp, product-obsessed Head of Buying to lead the OMNES assortment across all channels. This role owns the end-to-end buying strategy - balancing trend, brand identity, margin, and scale - while building a best-in-class function to support rapid growth in the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities • Define and deliver seasonal buying strategy aligned to brand positioning and growth targets • Build balanced ranges across occasionwear, daywear, and key categories • Own intake margin, markdown strategy, and sell-through performance • Partner with Merchandising on OTB, WSSI, and stock planning • Translate trends into commercially viable product • Build and manage supplier base across UK, Europe, and international markets • Work cross-functionally with Design, Marketing, E-commerce, and Retail teams • Build and lead a high-performing buying team • Adapt product strategy across D2C, retail, and marketplaces Key KPIs • Sell-through and full-price sell-through • Intake and exit margin • Return rate • Stock turn • Revenue growth by category Candidate Profile • 7–12+ years in fashion buying • Experience scaling brands • Strong commercial and product instinct • Deep understanding of pricing and margin • Strong supplier negotiation skills What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) • Improved full-price sell-through • Reduced return rates • Stronger supplier relationships • Clear and elevated product ranges • High-performing buying team in place Reporting Line Reports to CEO / Founder. Works closely with Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and E-commerce.
Skills
Fashion Buying
Commercial Strategy
Product Development
Supplier Negotiation
Trend Analysis
Stock Planning
Team Leadership
Margin Management
Market Analysis
Retail Strategy
E-commerce
Merchandising
Category Management
Performance Metrics
Brand Positioning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Location
London