Buyer - Womenswear (Woven)

Company Description

**Job Description**:
Are you an experienced woven Buyer looking for a new and rewarding opportunity? Do you have strong analytical skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about product development and have in-depth fabric knowledge?

If so, this could be the role for you. We are now looking for a Buyer to join our Womenswear Team on our woven hard department.

This role will report into the Head of Womens RTW and is offered on a Full Time Permanent contract.

As a Buyer you are responsible to execute the product development, having a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and our customer. You are responsible to plan and develop the best assortment for our target customer whilst contributing to meaningful growth and profitability within your department. You work in close collaboration with the Buying, Design, Pattern, Material and Supply Chain teams.
**What you will do**:

- Responsible in building the range plan for your department and having a balanced assortment
- Responsible to plan, analyse and react, and to work closely with the product, price, profitability strategy in accordance with the department goals
- Work towards the omni channel strategy and drive the timelines for your department
- Drive the assortment and product development strategy in-line with the overall profitability goals
- Securing the best purchase, by buying at the right time, the right item based on current fashion and customer needs
- Guide, involve, inspire and develop junior members of the team
- Keep updated with the overall market conditions and share relevant customer insights with product and Buying team and take actions accordingly
- Collaborate with the Buying, Design, Pattern, Production teams, and supply chains, working towards an efficient information and workflow process; long-term and short-term goals, securing overall timeline for the product department
- Co-work with the Buying Controllers to align targets and budgets
- Together with the Buying team constantly follow-up, react and identify new sales opportunities, based on selling, customer insight and surrounding analysis
- Responsible to develop components and colours supporting the department strategy, visual goal, and seasonal keys
- Responsible to plan and execute the product development from start to end in close collaboration with the Buying team
- With a focused component and product development method you contribute and ensure follow-up on the product and the department profitability and sustainability goals
- Work in close collaboration with the Buying team and Designers, ensuring to offer products for all customer segments

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience as an established Buyer, with experience of multiple products groups including trousers, denim, outdoor and tailoring
- Up to date and knowledgeable in the latest trends styles, patterns silhouettes, fabrics, and colours
- Excellent knowledge of the global fashion industry and awareness of future fashion and trend predictions
- Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire, influence and present confidently
- Pragmatic and outcome-oriented, leveraging data to make informed decisions
- Thrives in a fast paced, agile environment with exceptional organisational skills and ability to re-prioritize on a consistent basis
- Ability to influence, consult and collaborate at all levels
- Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities in an an ever changing environment.

Additional Information**
Why choose COS?**

When you first join COS we will give you a full training plan and access to our E-Learning tool.

In addition to this you will also receive some fantastic benefits including;
- 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Pension Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
**Our Culture**
Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends.

We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.