Buyer - Jewellery & Accessories (Hybrid)

**About us**

DCK is one of the world's leading fashion jewellery companies, working with many well-known retailers and high street fashion brands such as River Island, M&S, Tesco, Matalan to name a few. We have over 25 years’ experience in fashion jewellery. We are experts in designing, developing and trading in accessories, working with a wide range of partners and selling directly to consumers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to work within our fast paced, fast fashion business. You will find yourself working within a creative and fun team, developing ranges and meeting brand profiles.

You will be supporting your team to plan and deliver brand strategy in order to maximise profitability. This will involve you leading, coaching and developing team members, who can become influencers in the business.

You will be based across both our Billericay Office and remote working.

**Your responsibilities will include;**
- Support the building of ranges in line with the customer profile, requirements and critical path
- Continually work with multiple functions including merchandising, design, retail and host teams
- Support and grow key suppliers through relationship building, development and negotiation
- Manage and implement key activities in the critical path ensuring smooth running of the product
- Develop first-to-market product ranges which excite the customer and influence the broader commercial fashion market

**What we are looking for;**
- ** Buying experience is a must -** on kids accessories, hair and jewellery
- Sound in depth knowledge of the fashion market (UK and international)
- Strong numerical skills used for negotiation and trading
- An understanding of current economic and the impacts of potential threats and competitors
- Knowledge of the manufacturing process and technical terms, sourcing and negotiation process
- A good assertive influencer with strong organisational and task management skills
- Excellent presentation skills & ability to speak to senior heads within the business, externally and internally

Please send an updated CV to be considered