Tagged Resources' client, a successful online fashion brand, is looking for a passionate, driven Buyer with a love for fashion and a keen eye for the latest trends to join its growing team in the Manchester area.

With a proven record of sales growth and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, the Buyer will utilise an organised, proactive approach to take full ownership and responsibility for categories from development through to sign-off and daily trading, consistently making well-informed decisions for the category and company to drive sales.

The role of Buyer

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:

• 20-30 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.
• Leads bestseller reports.
• Attends Trade meetings in absence of buying manager.

Sign-Off:

• Signs off daily with the Buying Manager.
• Manages pre-sign-offs with AB / JB.
• Able to confidently negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Responsible for sign-off for relevant campaigns.

Trips:

• Attends short and long-haul buying trips with the buying manager or independently when required.

What Tagged Resources is looking for:

• Experience in a buying or merchandising role
• Experience managing others – manages BAA / AB effectively and sets out clear objectives.
• Long lead experience (denim, knit coats).
• Experience attending overseas trips
• Short lead experience working with UK suppliers.
• Strong understanding of the fashion industry and market trends
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Keen eye for trends.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Buying experience within fashion or the retail industry is a plus.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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