Location: Head Office

Department: Wholesale

Reports To: Head of Merchandising & Buying

The Senior Buyer is responsible for developing and executing the department buying strategy, ensuring a compelling, profitable, and customer-centric product assortment. This role combines strong analytical ability with trend awareness /  taste levels and supplier relationship management to drive sales, margin, and performance. The Senior Buyer collaborates closely with Design, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to deliver a cohesive and competitive product offering aligned with brand positioning. 

About your responsibilities: 

• Responsible for directing and implementing the execution of The Couture Club buying strategy that aligns with the overall product strategy and business goals. 
• Working with Design & Merchandising, delivers a strategic, commercial and trend driven profitable range which is relevant to the Couture Club customer,  
• Competitor & Brand awareness, understands the importance of global trends, analyse customer insights, competitor activity, and market trends to identify new opportunities and gaps withing the range. 
• Collaborate with Design/Product Development to influence new product creation and seasonal direction. 
• Monitor in-season performance and make data-driven decisions, actively trade the department whilst continually reviewing changes in performance and taking appropriate actions to minimise impact and maximise profit. 
• Accountable for achieving department KPI’s on sales/margins/stocks/newness levels. 
• Develops & maintains critical path to achieve department deadlines, ensuring meetings are in line with supplier lead times to deliver the range at the right time. 
• Range builds – drive and collaborate on collection range builds – having strong product opinions and taste levels 
• Manage the supply base, reviewing risks and opportunities, maximising margin benefits & product quality improvements where possible. Building strong strategic supplier partnerships. 
• Be a leading voice in  development and inspiration trips. 
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams; developing strong working relationships with direct points of contact to positively impact your department and the buying function. 
• Establish relationships with Marketing to support product launches & storytelling. 

About you as a leader: 

• Lead, motivate and develop the team to be a high performing, happy and successful team. 
• Hold your team accountable for getting tasks done but always with the brand values and guidelines at the heart of their decisions. 
• Mentor and support  
• Drive best practices within the buying team and contribute to evolving processes and tools. 

About you: 

• 5 - 8+ years of buying experience within fashion or apparel retail; senior or lead buying experience required. 
• Imbedded in the industry and shifting trends / popular culture  
• Leading and motivate a team is something you have experience in. 
• The ability to hold effective, genuine and strong relationships with both your internal stakeholders and external partners/suppliers. 
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills. 
• Comfortable working with financial reports and data-driven decision-making. 
• Strong trend knowledge and understanding of global fashion markets. 
• Ability to manage multiple seasons and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strategic thinking / commercial mindset and a creative approach 

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Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Location: Manchester Head Office 

Department: Buying 

 

Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Company bonus scheme  
• Staff discount 
• Company pension plan 
• Flexible working hours 
• Free on-site parking 
• Birthday Day Off