TRP Recruitment ltd
Menswear Buyer - Britsh Brand
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An Exciting Opportunity for a Menswear Buyer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Menswear Buyer to join a successful fashion brand. This role offers the opportunity to work within a close-knit, collaborative buying team.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Buying, you will play a pivotal role in the development of the menswear multiproduct ranges, especially Knit, jersey, and woven products. Previous menswear buying experience is essential, strong product development skills are required, and knowledge of working within a wholesale model would be advantageous. This role does offer Hybrid Working and can be flexible around hours and days for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the commercial performance for multi-categories, taking ownership of the Knit, Jersey, and woven categories and delivering against sales and margin objectives.
- Develop balanced, customer-focused ranges that align with brand strategy and financial targets.
- Manage option counts and pricing architecture to optimize category performance.
- Drive innovation and newness while maintaining strong commercial discipline.
- Ensure products meet customer expectations while reflecting the brand identity and pricing strategy.
- Collaborate with Technical to ensure products meet quality, fit, and performance standards.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating cost prices, minimum order quantities, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Coach, support, and develop the Assistant Buyer and Buying Admin Assistant, sharing market insights and best practice across the wider Buying team.
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- Proven experience in a Buyer role within the fashion industry, with menswear buying experience essential within Knit, jersey, and woven categories.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations.
- Excellent product awareness with a strong understanding of customer and market trends.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong planning skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and buying systems.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and a collaborative approach to relationship-building.
- Calm and resilient under pressure, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional product and driving business success.
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