Job Description
Junior Buyer
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Manchester
Office Based
A leading fashion brand with fantastic reputation is looking to appoint a Junior Buyer to join the growing team based in their Manchester Head Office.
Job Summary:
Full ownership and responsibility of categories from development through to sign off and daily trading. Managing junior members of the team.
Order Chasing
-Manages BAA in the order chasing process - ensuring lateness is minimal and action is taking where necessary.
Fits
-Independently fits for category.
-Creation of block libraries.
-Weekly investigation of high returns.
-Ensuring styles are fit in a timely manner and priority order.
Developments
-new developments per week / in line with options per month.
-Strong awareness of lead times and when new styles need to be briefed out.
-Clear concise developments sent with specs where necessary.
-Manages BAA in chasing developments and highlighting urgent styles.
Trade
-Strong knowledge of how the business / departments are trading.
-Awareness of all KPI’s and takes actions to ensure these are met.
Sign off
-Signs off weekly with Buying Manager.
-Able to confidently negotiate prices with suppliers.
-Responsible for sign off for relevant campaigns.
Trips
-Attends short and long haul buying trips when required.
In return they are offering a fantastic working environment. If you think you have the right buying experience and want to be given the opportunity to advance your career, then get in touch and apply today