Fashion Buyer
Ref: AS5328120
London, United Kingdom
£40,000
- Permanent
- Footwear And Accessories Buying
- Supplier Negotiation
- Data-Led Range Planning
About the candidate
A commercially focused fashion buying professional with strong experience across footwear and accessories in fast-paced retail and e-commerce environments. They bring a balanced mix of product sourcing, supplier negotiation, range planning and commercial analysis, with a clear focus on delivering ranges that match customer demand and support wider business goals.
They are confident working closely with suppliers, marketing teams and internal stakeholders, and are known for their proactive communication style and collaborative approach. With experience supporting seasonal range development, exclusive brand partnerships and inventory optimisation, they would be a strong addition to a growing buying or merchandising team.
What makes them great?
- Strong commercial results: Helped deliver a 20% year-on-year sales increase through improved inventory management, seasonal planning and targeted marketing activity.
- Customer-led buying approach: Improved accessories assortments and supported exclusive partnerships, contributing to a 15% uplift in customer engagement and sales.
- Collaborative and proactive: Builds strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, supporting smoother buying processes, better product quality and reduced lead times.
Areas of expertise
- Footwear and accessories: Experienced in managing and supporting buying activity across footwear, bags and jewellery, with a strong understanding of trend-led product selection.
- Supplier negotiation: Skilled in building supplier relationships, securing competitive pricing and negotiating brand partnerships that support commercial growth.
- Range planning and analysis: Confident using market insight, customer preferences and sales data to shape product ranges and improve performance.