Head of Buying

3 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Douglas and Grahame Ltd Full time

Head of Buying

Douglas & Grahame celebrate 100 years in business this year as an independent fashion house with an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels.

Their future vision is now focussed on ‘connected retail’, and the creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of its brands across all offline and online touch points. Leveraging new technologies to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel sales strategy.

We’re looking for a driven and experienced buying professional to join their senior leadership team in the role of Head of Buying.

As Head of Buying you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the product and buying strategy for several of the organisation’s brands and be accountable for the achievement of revenue and margin objectives.

You will maintain a deep understanding of the marketplace and competitive landscape, as well as an awareness of key commercial data, and of retail and consumer trends, to inform the continual evolution of the product strategy.

You will ensure the delivery of the strategy with and through your team of buyers, designers and production planners, directing the development of commercial collections each season, aligned to the strategy and brand DNA.

You will input to the sourcing strategy, ensuring the suitability of the supply chain in respect of all commercial requirements, and oversee the seasonal buying & production programming with the buying team to ensure all order fulfilment requirements are achieved.

You will lead, manage and motivate your team of direct reports, ensuring each is facilitated to fulfil their responsibilities, and continually develop their capabilities. Setting a clear direction, ensuring alignment across the team, providing the individual support needed, and empowering all in the team to work to the best of their abilities.

Skills and Experience

- Experience working in senior positions within the fashion industry [Menswear strongly preferred]

- Strong demonstrable buying experience

- Excellent commercial & analytical skills

- Have strong understanding of commercial buying KPI's & metrics

- Highly organised with a methodical approach to planning for critical deadlines

- Exceptional track record of successfully leading teams

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Ability to communicate and align team to strategy and vision

- Ability to work and thrive in a passionate, energetic and performance-driven environment

To find out more, click to apply and we will send shortlisted candidates a Briefing Pack for review.


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