£50,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Fashion Buyer at a spirited fashion brand in Bury involves driving product strategy and collaborating with design and merchandising teams to create unique clothing collections. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, a strong commercial background, and the ability to inspire junior team members. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a key driver in product strategy, blending commercial know-how with brand flair.
- Inspire and develop junior team members, helping them carve out career paths.
- Challenge the status quo and seek efficient ways of working across the team.
- Build and shape eclectic, vibrant product ranges with a customer-first approach.
- Onboard and nurture global supplier relationships with a multi-product background.
- Maintain bestsellers while pushing for new trends in fabric, print, shape, and colour.
- Build clear commercial strategies from trading data to drive sales and improvements.
- Oversee department performance, holding direct reports accountable while providing support.
- Collaborate with Merchandising on OTB, pricing architectures, and seasonal buys.
- Work across long and short lead supply chains, including Far East and local sourcing.
- Drive fabric innovation and sourcing, focusing on sustainable options.
- Manage Monday Trade, launch planning, and stock management for timely product drops.
- Forecast volume programmes and identify margin opportunities through cross-costing.
- Attend design and trend meetings to ensure a bold product range.
Key Skills:
- Experience in fashion buying with a strong commercial acumen.
- Ability to inspire and develop junior team members.
- Proficiency in building and executing product strategies.
- Strong understanding of trend analysis and product development.
- Experience with supplier relationship management on a global scale.
- Knowledge of sustainable fabrications and sourcing practices.
- Ability to manage stock and launch planning effectively.
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
- Excellent collaboration skills with merchandising teams.
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: Bury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Fashion
BUYER | BURY | FASHION WITH A TWIST | HYBRID WORKING | SALARY £40,000 - £50,000 Salary up to £50,000 DOE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Hybrid & Flexible Working A uniquely spirited fashion brand based in the heart of Leeds, known for creating original, feel-good clothing that dares to be different. We're on the hunt for an experienced Buyer who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering stand-out product ranges that break the mould. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of a brand that celebrates individuality, boldness, and adventure through every collection. You'll work closely with our talented design and merchandising teams to bring unforgettable product stories to life each season.
AS OUR BUYER, YOU WILL:
- Be a key driver in our product strategy - blending commercial know-how with that unmistakable Joe Browns flair.
- Inspire and develop junior team members (BAAs, ABs & JBs), helping them carve out exciting career paths.
- Constantly challenge the status quo and seek smarter, more efficient ways of working across the team.
- Build and shape ranges that are eclectic, vibrant, and always customer-first.
- Onboard and nurture supplier relationships - we work globally, and you'll need a multi-product background to match.
- Be hands-on with trend, print, shape, and colour - maintaining our bestsellers while constantly pushing newness.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Building clear, commercial strategies from lessons learnt and trading data to drive sales and product improvements.
- Overseeing your department's performance, holding direct reports accountable while offering daily support and motivation.
- Collaborating with Merchandising to build and plan OTB, pricing architectures, and well-balanced seasonal buys.
- Working across long and short lead supply chains - both Far East and closer to home.
- Driving fabric innovation and sourcing, including sustainable fabrications and trims.
- Taking ownership of Monday Trade, launch planning, and stock management to ensure timely, impactful product drops.
- Forecasting volume programmes, conducting cross-costing exercises, and identifying margin opportunities.
- Attending design and trend meetings to ensure we stay one step ahead - with a product range as bold as our customer.
This is a role for someone who's passionate about product, thrives on creativity, and has the commercial acumen to deliver results - all while staying true to the unapologetically individual brand! BBBH33667