Senior Buyer (Retail)

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings

Regular dialogue with key brands to build relationships

Research and be aware of new brands on the market to propose opportunities for relevant category

Drive social media/marketing content via marketing and multichannel

teams to ensure category features across all channels

Representing the Buying function on apparel & accessory category.

Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product

Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified

Analysis and review of previous week's sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead

Attending all relevant trade shows

Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.

Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales

Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands

Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements

Working independently in a creative and trend led environment

Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets provided.

Present ranges for sign off with Buying Director and Merchandising Director.

Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

Experience of buying Fashion is advantageous

Experience of buying branded goods is essential

Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills

Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Organisational skills are essential

Be able to work independantly with own initiative

A creative and trend led individual

Must be able to work in a fast-paced buying office environment