Senior Buyer

Ref: AS4634523

London, United Kingdom

£60,000

• Permanent
• Apparel Buying
• Retail Merchandising
• Supplier Negotiation

About the candidate

A commercially focused Senior Buyer with over three years’ experience across apparel, fashion and outdoor retail environments. They bring strong buying, product management and analytical capability, with experience managing sizeable budgets, building competitive ranges and using customer insight to shape seasonal strategy.

They are confident working with suppliers, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, combining a proactive approach with a good eye for detail. Available to start in two weeks, they would suit a permanent opportunity where they can add value across range planning, supplier negotiation and trading performance.

What makes them great?

• Strong Commercial Impact: Managed an apparel budget of around £30m and helped deliver a 15% increase in departmental profitability.
• Sales Growth Focus: Supported a successful seasonal launch that achieved a 20% year-on-year sales increase through effective inventory planning and promotional activity.
• Insight-Led Approach: Uses market research, sales performance reporting and customer feedback to shape ranges and make clear, commercially sound recommendations.

Areas of expertise

• Apparel Buying & Range Planning: Experienced in developing seasonal strategies, presenting range plans and aligning product decisions with market trends and customer demand.
• Commercial Analysis: Strong use of sales data, stock levels, inventory turnover and market insight to support purchasing decisions and improve performance.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Confident negotiating favourable supplier terms, managing delivery timelines and working closely with internal teams to improve product quality and fit.