Buyer

2 weeks ago


Altrincham, Trafford, United Kingdom 4th & Reckless Full time

Role Overview

The Buyer is responsible for delivering a commercial, trend-led product offering that supports brand strategy and drives sales growth across all markets. This role manages end-to-end buying activity, including costing negotiations, range building, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, and Supply Chain. The Buyer will work closely with international suppliers and manage/mentor an Assistant Buyer.

Key Responsibilities

Costing & Supplier Management

  • Negotiate all product costings across two countries of origin, covering approximately:
    • 50 core styles per month × 10 months
    • 6 × 45 swim styles
  • Manage supplier relationships with both the China team and direct suppliers in Turkey.
  • Ensure competitive pricing, optimal margins, and timely approvals.

Range Building & Pricing

  • Propose all RRPs using the brand's pricing architecture framework.
  • Manage and maintain the range plan tool, ensuring accuracy across all drops and categories.
  • Prepare for and present ranges in pre-sign-off and final sign-off meetings.
  • Participate in concept meetings to drive the product direction each season.

Product Development & Process Management

  • Attend weekly fit sessions (approx. 6 hours per week) and collaborate with Technical teams to ensure product quality and fit standards.
  • Monitor and ensure full adherence to the critical path across all product areas.
  • Provide designers with range performance feedback, identifying opportunities and gaps.
  • Support Design on fabric approvals, ensuring suitability, cost efficiency, and brand alignment.
  • Conduct USA product calls for every collection, ensuring relevance to the market.

Trading & Reporting

  • Lead Monday trade preparation and reporting, analysing performance, best sellers, margin, and stock levels to inform future decisions.
  • Make data-led recommendations to improve sell-through, reduce risk, and maximise profitability.

Team Management

  • Manage, develop, and train the Assistant Buyer, ensuring their progression and performance.
  • Support in creating an effective and collaborative team environment.

Travel

  • Attend global buying trips as required, maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving new opportunities.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a Buyer (multi-product experience ideal).
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience costing across multiple countries of origin.
  • Ability to analyse trade, build balanced ranges, and deliver commercial assortments.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
  • Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit processes.
Benefits
  • Birthday day off
  • 25-day holiday
  • Flexible hours
  • Vibrant team
  • 40% off staff discount
  • Team socials
  • Competitions
  • Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office


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