Ted Baker has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Menswear Buyer to join the close-knit, collaborative Buying team in London, playing a key role in shaping and delivering commercially successful menswear ranges.
Reporting directly to the Head of Buying, the Buyer will take ownership of the Knit, Jersey and Woven categories, playing a key role in product selection, development and range building.
The role offers hybrid working, with flexibility around working hours and office days for the right candidate.
This position would suit a commercially focused Buyer with excellent product knowledge, a strong understanding of the menswear customer and the confidence to make well-informed buying decisions. You will have an active role in the day-to-day Buying function while also providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities of the Menswear Buyer:
- Take ownership of the commercial performance of the Knit, Jersey and Woven categories, delivering against agreed sales, margin and financial targets.
- Develop commercially balanced and customer-focused ranges that reflect the overall brand strategy.
- Manage option counts, pricing and product architecture to maximise category performance and profitability.
- Identify opportunities for newness, innovation and growth while maintaining a strong commercial focus.
- Ensure product selections meet customer expectations while remaining aligned with the brand's identity, quality and pricing strategy.
- Work closely with the Technical team throughout the product development process to ensure products meet required standards for quality, fit and performance.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating costs, MOQs, lead times and delivery requirements.
- Monitor market and competitor activity, using insight to inform range development and buying decisions.
- Work collaboratively with wider departments to ensure ranges are delivered effectively and to agreed timelines.
- Support, coach and develop the Assistant Buyer and Buying Admin Assistant, sharing knowledge, market insight and best practice.
What Ted Baker is looking for:
- Proven experience working as a Buyer within menswear, with specific experience across Knit, Jersey and Woven categories.
- Strong commercial awareness and a proven track record of delivering against sales and margin targets.
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers and managing commercial relationships.
- Excellent product knowledge and a strong understanding of current menswear trends, customers and the wider market.
- Strong product development experience, with an understanding of the process from initial concept through to final product.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and relevant buying systems.
- The confidence to make commercial decisions and influence stakeholders across the business.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- A genuine passion for menswear, product and delivering commercially successful ranges.
- Experience within a wholesale environment is a plus.
What Ted Baker can offer:
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours and office days for the right candidate
- Opportunity to join an established and successful fashion business
- Collaborative and supportive Buying team
- Excellent opportunity to influence and develop the menswear product offer