Senior Buyer

Quest Search & Selection are currently working with a specialist supplier in the fashion and footwear industry. They are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the team.

Key responsibilities of this Senior Buyer:

• Develop the product ranges and presentation according to the agreed product strategy & brand guideline.
• Use historical data and trends to devise and execute the product strategy for specific areas.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders to achieve the set sales and margin targets.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to formulate and execute a plan for increasing intake margins.
• Lead the front-end product development strategy.
• Being involved in sampling, fabric selection, and pricing to meet deadlines for range planning and development.
• Collaborate with the clients' Design, VM, and Marketing teams to plan and implement effective retail activation.
• Continuously review product performance and trends to optimise sales and margins
• Effectively manage, evaluate, and develop the supplier base in areas where necessary.
• Manage costs in accordance with agreed budgets and established guidelines.

Key requirements of this Senior Buyer:

• Ideally 3 +years Buying experience in junior buyer or buyer level from a supplier or retail or fashion background.
• Ideally have experience in NPD fashion, Accessories or Footwear but other categories will be considered.
• Has bee involved Far East, Asian and Turkey.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills are essential.

Benefits included for this Senior Buyer:

• Great Head Office environment (this is an office-based role)
• Holidays
• Pension
• Free Parking

If you are interested in this position and you have the relevant experience, please send you cv details today quoting the reference no JO-2403-111329

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.