About: British fashion brand known for its distinctive, contemporary style, attention to detail and playful approach to design. The brand has a strong heritage in menswear and is recognised for its smart tailoring, premium casualwear and signature prints, combining classic British styling with modern, fashion-led details.
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
