Retail Buyer

Ref: AS6982147

London, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Fashion And Luxury Retail
• Supplier Negotiation
• Gross Margin Improvement

About the candidate

This candidate is a dynamic retail buying professional with over five years’ experience across fashion, luxury, womenswear, childrenswear, apparel and homewares. They bring a strong mix of commercial awareness, trend insight and analytical thinking, helping shape ranges that align with brand direction and customer demand.

They are confident working with suppliers, merchandising teams and wider cross-functional stakeholders, with a track record of improving margin, stock performance and seasonal launch execution. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Improved gross margin: Achieved an approximate 15% increase in gross margin through strategic purchasing decisions and stronger vendor negotiations.
• Commercially sharp: Uses market trends, sales data and competitor analysis to create ranges that support customer demand and brand positioning.
• Drives retail performance: Contributed to promotional strategies that delivered an approximate 20% uplift in foot traffic during key selling periods.

Areas of expertise

• Buying and range planning: Experienced in selecting commercially focused collections across womenswear, childrenswear, apparel, luxury goods and homewares.
• Data-led decision making: Skilled in analysing sales performance, competitor activity and market trends to support product selection and stock optimisation.
• Supplier and stakeholder management: Confident building strong supplier relationships, negotiating effectively and collaborating with merchandising and wider retail teams.