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
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Negotiate all product costings across two countries of origin, covering approximately:
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50 core styles per month × 10 months
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6 × 45 swim styles
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Manage supplier relationships with both the China team and direct suppliers in Turkey.
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Ensure competitive pricing, optimal margins, and timely approvals.
Range Building & Pricing
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Propose all RRPs using the brand’s pricing architecture framework.
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Manage and maintain the range plan tool, ensuring accuracy across all drops and categories.
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Prepare for and present ranges in pre-sign-off and final sign-off meetings.
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Participate in concept meetings to drive the product direction each season.
Product Development & Process Management
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Attend weekly fit sessions (approx. 6 hours per week) and collaborate with Technical teams to ensure product quality and fit standards.
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Monitor and ensure full adherence to the critical path across all product areas.
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Provide designers with range performance feedback, identifying opportunities and gaps.
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Support Design on fabric approvals, ensuring suitability, cost efficiency, and brand alignment.
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Conduct USA product calls for every collection, ensuring relevance to the market.
Trading & Reporting
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Lead Monday trade preparation and reporting, analysing performance, best sellers, margin, and stock levels to inform future decisions.
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Make data-led recommendations to improve sell-through, reduce risk, and maximise profitability.
Team Management
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Manage, develop, and train the Assistant Buyer, ensuring their progression and performance.
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Support in creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
Travel
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Attend global buying trips as required, maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving new opportunities.
Requirements
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Proven experience in a Buyer (multi-product experience ideal).
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Strong negotiation skills and experience costing across multiple countries of origin.
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Ability to analyse trade, build balanced ranges, and deliver commercial assortments.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
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Highly organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
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Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit processes.
Benefits
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Birthday day off
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25-day holiday
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Flexible hours
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Vibrant team
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40% off staff discount
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Team socials
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Competitions
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Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office
