Role Overview
The Buyer is responsible for delivering a commercial, trend-led product offering that supports brand strategy and drives sales growth across all markets. This role manages end-to-end buying activity, including costing negotiations, range building, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, and Supply Chain. The Buyer will work closely with international suppliers and manage/mentor an Assistant Buyer.
Key Responsibilities
Costing & Supplier Management
- Negotiate all product costings across two countries of origin, covering approximately:
- 50 core styles per month × 10 months
- 6 × 45 swim styles
- Manage supplier relationships with both the China team and direct suppliers in Turkey.
- Ensure competitive pricing, optimal margins, and timely approvals.
Range Building & Pricing
- Propose all RRPs using the brand’s pricing architecture framework.
- Manage and maintain the range plan tool, ensuring accuracy across all drops and categories.
- Prepare for and present ranges in pre-sign-off and final sign-off meetings.
- Participate in concept meetings to drive the product direction each season.
Product Development & Process Management
- Attend weekly fit sessions (approx. 6 hours per week) and collaborate with Technical teams to ensure product quality and fit standards.
- Monitor and ensure full adherence to the critical path across all product areas.
- Provide designers with range performance feedback, identifying opportunities and gaps.
- Support Design on fabric approvals, ensuring suitability, cost efficiency, and brand alignment.
- Conduct USA product calls for every collection, ensuring relevance to the market.
Trading & Reporting
- Lead Monday trade preparation and reporting, analysing performance, best sellers, margin, and stock levels to inform future decisions.
- Make data-led recommendations to improve sell-through, reduce risk, and maximise profitability.
Team Management
- Manage, develop, and train the Assistant Buyer, ensuring their progression and performance.
- Support in creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
Travel
- Attend global buying trips as required, maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving new opportunities.
