u003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ELocation:u003C/strongu003E Manchesteru003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EType:u003C/strongu003E Permanentu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EIndustry:u003C/strongu003E Ladieswearu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EJob Ref:u003C/strongu003E TGN5573u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EOur client a successful Online Fashion brand are looking for a passionate and drivenu003Cstrongu003E Buyeru003C/strongu003E to join their growing team.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAn organised, proactive, team player, with a love for fashion and keen eye for the latest trends. Proven record of sales growth and ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must have attended overseas trips and be experienced in managing others.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003ETake full ownership and responsibility of categories from development through to sign off and daily trading. Consistently makes well informed decisions for category and company to drive sales.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003Eu003Cbr /u003EThe Role u003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EOrder Chasingu003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EManages BAA in the order chasing process u0026#8211; ensuring lateness is minimal and action is taking where necessary.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EFits u003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EIndependently fits for category.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003ECreation of block libraries.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EWeekly investigation of high returns.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EEnsuring styles are fit in a timely manner and priority order.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EDevelopments u003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003E20-30 developments per week u0026#8211; in line with options per month.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EStrong awareness of lead times and when new styles need to be briefed out.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EClear concise developments sent with specs where necessary.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EManages BAA in chasing developments and highlighting urgent styles.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ETradeu003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EStrong knowledge of how the business / departments are trading.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAwareness of all KPIu2019s and takes actions to ensure these are met.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003ELeads bestseller reports.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAttends Trade meetings in absence of buying manager.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESign off u003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003ESigns off daily with Buying Manager.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EManages pre sign offs with AB / JB.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAble to confidently negotiate prices with suppliers.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EResponsible for sign off for relevant campaigns.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ETripsu003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAttends short and long haul buying trips with buying manager or independently when required.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu0026nbsp;u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESkills Requiredu003C/strongu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Culu003Eu003Cliu003ELeadership skills u0026#8211; manages BAA / AB effectively and sets out clear objectives.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EPrevious experience in a buying or merchandising role, preferably within the fashion or retail industry.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003ELong lead experience (denim, knit coats).u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EShort lead experience working with UK suppliers.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EStrong understanding of the fashion industry and market trendsu003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EExcellent communication and negotiation skills.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EKeen eye for trends.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003ESelf-motivated and proactive.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EStrong organizational skills.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003ETeam player with a collaborative approach.u003C/liu003Eu003Cliu003EAbility to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.u003C/liu003Eu003C/ulu003E
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