Fashion Buyer
Posted 7 days ago by Zachary Daniels
£50,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Fashion Buyer at a spirited fashion brand in Leeds involves driving product strategy and collaborating with design and merchandising teams to create unique clothing collections. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background and a passion for innovative fashion, while also mentoring junior team members. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to influence product ranges that celebrate individuality and creativity. The role requires a hands-on approach to trend analysis and supplier relationship management.
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 exciting career paths.
- Challenge the status quo and seek smarter, more efficient ways of working.
- Build and shape eclectic, vibrant, customer-first product ranges.
- 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 product improvements.
- Oversee department performance, holding direct reports accountable while providing support.
- Collaborate with Merchandising on OTB planning, 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 as a Buyer in the fashion industry.
- Strong commercial acumen and creativity.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Proficiency in building and executing product strategies.
- Experience with global supplier relationships and multi-product backgrounds.
- Hands-on knowledge of trends, fabrics, and product innovation.
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
- Experience in managing stock and launch planning.
- Ability to work across various supply chains.
- Passion for fashion and understanding of customer needs.
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Fashion
BUYER | LEEDS | FASHION WITH A TWIST | HYBRID WORKING | SALARY £40,000 - £50,000
Salary up to £50,000 DOE
Car Allowance
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!
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