Wholesale Buyer, Womenswear

Join to apply for the Wholesale Buyer, Womenswear role at River Island We’re looking for a dynamic Womenswear Wholesale Buyer to drive divisional and partner strategy in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This is a dual role, combining wholesale account management with consignment and marketplace range building. You’ll be responsible for creating and trading compelling womenswear ranges while driving performance across both wholesale partners and digital marketplace channels. Department: Buying Location: Head Office, Chelsea House Key Responsibilities Curate commercially balanced ranges aligned with brand and divisional strategy. Lead partner selection meetings, ensuring River Island’s brand DNA and product integrity are maintained. Analyse trade to maximise performance and identify growth opportunities. Represent Wholesale in pre‑season strategy and sign‑off meetings. Manage the B2B platform (NuOrder), ensuring smooth order and delivery processes. Lead and inspire a team, providing clear direction, support, and development opportunities. Work with pace and agility, driving informed decisions to capitalise on market opportunities. About You Strong womenswear product and buying background with proven commercial results. Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Analytical, proactive, and solutions‑focused, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability. Experienced in leading and developing teams in a fast‑moving retail environment. Understanding of omni‑channel retail and wholesale operations. Experience with NuOrder or similar B2B platforms preferred. Passionate, resilient, and collaborative, with a drive to deliver results. What we can offer you Generous 50% staff discount and a bargain staff shop on site. Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway. A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café, and various social events throughout the year. Support for all family setups with maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment, and dedicated support via Retail Trust. Flexible working, summer early finish Fridays, and pay‑day support. Giving scheme, Giver Island day each year and matched funding. Upskilling through on‑job training and qualifications with a succession plan. A generous bonus scheme, private pension plan, private healthcare (AXA), and commute allowance. 25 days paid holiday (plus option to purchase additional holiday twice a year). Keeping You Safe At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values – including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect plus tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk. Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about the interview process, check out our hiring process below. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr