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Junior Buyer - Footwear & Accessories
| Posting date: | 15 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Yours Clothing Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
What is the role
To implement the sourcing and buying strategy for Footwear & Accessories product, owning and supporting the delivery of agreed target KPI’s. Working in partnership with Buying Manager, Merchandiser and Footwear & Accessories tech team to plan and balance the range.
The role will be based at our Peterborough head office, Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm.
What you will do
Plan a commercial range with the Buying Manager
Negotiate with suppliers for best price whilst maintaining product integrity and standards in production
Ensure that supply base has the capability to meet requirements
Understand and contribute towards brand and product handwriting
Ensure that agreed levels of good, better and best product are bought
Meet deadlines within the buying calendar and adhere to the critical path
Set clear performance standards to self and team members
Present the range in Trading, selection, sign off and review meetings
Actively trade the department, review commitment against current sales performance and set action plan accordingly
Work with Footwear & Accessories tech team to take joint responsibility for fit and quality
Work across supply base / buying team to source and develop new product opportunities
Secure dates for product sign-off at appropriate points in the season
Understand profit and intake margin strategy focussing on achieved target margin
Manages key administrative duties for the Buying team from product concept to finished bought product.
Clearly and effectively communicates with all suppliers and internal departments in line with critical path.
Manages order raising process as and when required with Buying Manager / Director approval.
Manages sample process and organisation for the department in a timely fashion.
Manages garment approval process to achieve a commercial, saleable product.
Fulfil general ad hoc duties as required.
Deputising for Buying Manager / Director
Management of the critical path demonstrating proactive problem solving that meets deadlines.
Self-motivated clear understanding of market trends and customer profile and able to contribute knowledgeably to all meetings.
Additional Accountabilities
Assist in driving marketing and trading activity for the department.
Ensure personal development plan (PDP) is developed and kept live.
Undertake project work when required.
Develop and share best practise across the buying floor.
Ensure the communication of issues are raised to the Buying Manager / Director in a timely, consistent and appropriate format.
What you will bring
You must actively demonstrate…
A passion for fashion particularly in the nonstandard sizing market.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
Good time management & organisational skills.
A self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks.
A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
A commercial outlook and a keen business sense.
A proven record of good attendance & flexibility.
The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high-pressure environment.
Commitment to behaving with integrity and professionalism at all times.
A proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
A relevant qualification at degree or equivalent level.
Experience of working within a Buying team environment, within a multiple brand retailer preferable
Strong commercial awareness and minimum of 2 years at Assistant Buyer Level
Tangible knowledge of putting together a profitable range
Effective communicator, presenter and team player.
Ability to adopt a flexible approach when required and to think swiftly.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise projects.
Experience of Footwear & Accessories product categories
To implement the sourcing and buying strategy for Footwear & Accessories product, owning and supporting the delivery of agreed target KPI’s. Working in partnership with Buying Manager, Merchandiser and Footwear & Accessories tech team to plan and balance the range.
The role will be based at our Peterborough head office, Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm.
What you will do
Plan a commercial range with the Buying Manager
Negotiate with suppliers for best price whilst maintaining product integrity and standards in production
Ensure that supply base has the capability to meet requirements
Understand and contribute towards brand and product handwriting
Ensure that agreed levels of good, better and best product are bought
Meet deadlines within the buying calendar and adhere to the critical path
Set clear performance standards to self and team members
Present the range in Trading, selection, sign off and review meetings
Actively trade the department, review commitment against current sales performance and set action plan accordingly
Work with Footwear & Accessories tech team to take joint responsibility for fit and quality
Work across supply base / buying team to source and develop new product opportunities
Secure dates for product sign-off at appropriate points in the season
Understand profit and intake margin strategy focussing on achieved target margin
Manages key administrative duties for the Buying team from product concept to finished bought product.
Clearly and effectively communicates with all suppliers and internal departments in line with critical path.
Manages order raising process as and when required with Buying Manager / Director approval.
Manages sample process and organisation for the department in a timely fashion.
Manages garment approval process to achieve a commercial, saleable product.
Fulfil general ad hoc duties as required.
Deputising for Buying Manager / Director
Management of the critical path demonstrating proactive problem solving that meets deadlines.
Self-motivated clear understanding of market trends and customer profile and able to contribute knowledgeably to all meetings.
Additional Accountabilities
Assist in driving marketing and trading activity for the department.
Ensure personal development plan (PDP) is developed and kept live.
Undertake project work when required.
Develop and share best practise across the buying floor.
Ensure the communication of issues are raised to the Buying Manager / Director in a timely, consistent and appropriate format.
What you will bring
You must actively demonstrate…
A passion for fashion particularly in the nonstandard sizing market.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
Good time management & organisational skills.
A self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks.
A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
A commercial outlook and a keen business sense.
A proven record of good attendance & flexibility.
The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high-pressure environment.
Commitment to behaving with integrity and professionalism at all times.
A proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
A relevant qualification at degree or equivalent level.
Experience of working within a Buying team environment, within a multiple brand retailer preferable
Strong commercial awareness and minimum of 2 years at Assistant Buyer Level
Tangible knowledge of putting together a profitable range
Effective communicator, presenter and team player.
Ability to adopt a flexible approach when required and to think swiftly.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise projects.
Experience of Footwear & Accessories product categories