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Director of Buying

2 months ago


United Kingdom Nobody's Child Full time

About us:

We’re on a mission to revolutionise women’s fashion by making it more sustainable and affordable. Our message is clear: we believe thoughtfully made clothes can exist at an accessible price point with sustainable materials. At Nobody’s Child, we’re driven by creating responsible and affordable fashion for kind and spirited women. We are an independent, London-based brand, powered by a passionate team of change makers and skilled people who make our clothes. The good news? You could be apart of the journey

About You:

We are looking for a Director of Buying for a Fixed Term Maternity Contract to lead a team of 17 in the buying department, with 4 direct reports, and execute comprehensive buying strategies for all product categories, aligning with Nobody’s Child sustainability comittments and goals and market trends.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing comprehensive buying strategies for all product categories, aligning with the company's goals and market trends.
  • Leading on all sign offs with the CEO.
  • Leading a team of buyers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Working closely with CEO and the team on the sustainability strategy and driving that as a key priority through the buying, design and quality functions.
  • Understanding of key fabrics and certificates.
  • Instrumental in continuing to drive our transparency project for the Digital Product Passport.
  • Identifying emerging trends, consumer preferences, and market opportunities to curate a compelling and profitable product assortment.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers across varied regions in short and long lead, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring the highest quality products.
  • Conducting regular market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and identify potential gaps or opportunities.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as quality control, merchandising, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless coordination and alignment on critical path.
  • Monitoring and analyse sales performance, inventory levels, and customer feedback to optimize product assortment and drive sales growth.
  • Staying up to date with industry developments, attend trade shows, and network with industry professionals to gain insights and explore new partnerships.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices within the buying function.

To hit the ground running, you’ll come with:

  • Around 15+ years of experience Womenswear Buying working for fast growing brands across multiple departments.
  • Experience managing large and fast paced buying teams in high growth womenswear retail businesses.
  • A strong eye for product, and importantly, a passion for responsible product.
  • Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder manager skillsets.
  • Strong leadership competencies.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply and we will be in touch

At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey