Senior Buyer - Menswear - 12 month FTC
About the role...
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer for our Pep&Co clothing brand in Watford. The vacancy is a 12 month FTC and offers flexibility for hybrid working.
The Senior Buyer will lead the Menswear category and be responsible for delivering great product ranges, and achieving sales, profit and intake margin targets.
This is fantastic opportunity to grow the Menswear brand through gaining understanding our customer and brand and by sourcing, developing product and buying ranges for the department that offer quality and value.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
- Work closely with design to agree trends using trend, supplier and shopping information
- Understand clothing product trends and interpreting them commercially for the customer
- Work with design to develop product direct to factories
- Developing the right product at the right time, in line with the departmental design brief to meet customer requirements
- Manage the Critical Path from concept through to buying
- Work closely with QA to develop block and fit that reflects design input and customer trends
- Communicate clearly to Suppliers and factories all requirements on design briefs
- Maintain awareness of current business priorities to ensure department strategy is aligned. Ability to input into topline business strategy
- Develop strategy for your department demonstrating big product and customer opportunities for your department to deliver financial targets.
- Present strategy to senior management for sign off
- Determine pricing strategy and price point policy for ranges in conjunction with Merchandiser
- Review of product development samples to ensure product is correct to design, quality and price objectives.
- Negotiates prices with Suppliers and factories to deliver margin targets.
- decisions reacting to growing or declining trend to ensure the range is relevant.
- Lead the weekly trade process review to ensure all best & worse sellers are labelled accurately
- Ongoing review of new product and trading opportunities including trials to maximise OTB
Skills and Knowledge…
We are seeking someone with:
Previous experience of working as a Senior Buyer or Buyer within Menswear clothing
Previous of buying of buying across multiple category areas in Menswear
Proven success in developing, buying and negotiating a clothing range in a fast paced environment
A proven commercial eye to spot trends and interpreting them to buy commercial ranges
Ability to develop and build a comprehensive product range
Experience of developing and implementing departmental and Business strategy
Ability to put together a comprehensive and clear design brief
Knowledge of clothing sourcing and product costings
Demonstrable presentation and influencing skills
Why choose us?
Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
Car Allowance: Enjoy the advantage of a car allowance, allowing you to choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs.
Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
Holiday Allowance: Start with a leave entitlement of 33 days per year, with the option to buy additional holidays annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day of holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.