Buyer

Ref: AS9443103

Manchester, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• Womenswear Fashion
• Commercial Range Planning
• Supplier Negotiation

About the candidate

An experienced womenswear fashion buying professional with a strong background in fast-paced retail and online environments. They have built commercially successful product ranges by combining trend awareness, customer insight and trading data to support sales and margin objectives.

They are collaborative and proactive, working closely with design, sourcing, merchandising and supplier partners to bring ranges to market on time. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.

What makes them great?

• Commercial product focus: Contributed to a 20% uplift in product performance through targeted promotions, range building and effective inventory management.
• Strong category ownership: Has overseen buying activity for a key womenswear category, supporting seasonal sales growth and improved customer satisfaction.
• Develops others: Brings a proactive leadership style, with experience guiding junior team members and supporting wider team performance.

Areas of expertise

• Womenswear range planning: Experienced in building trend-led product ranges aligned to brand direction, customer demand and seasonal trading opportunities.
• Trading and product analysis: Strong ability to interpret sales data, customer feedback and market trends to make informed buying decisions.
• Supplier and stakeholder management: Confident managing supplier communication, development timelines and cross-functional relationships across design, sourcing and merchandising.