Buyer

About the job Buyer

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Mission At [Employer hidden], we empower our customers to be brave, embrace body confidence, and love themselves for who they are. Our message is clear: be who you are, not what you think you should be. Collaborations are in our DNA, providing a unique approach to products you wont find anywhere else. Our collections celebrate inclusivity, designed for everyone, regardless of shape or size. We are on a journey to attract new consumers and turn them into brand advocates, whether through our trend drops, our new fits sub-brand, or our renowned influencer edits.

The Role

Range Building : Working alongside design , merchandising, the rest of the buyers and the collaboration manager to develop a category ranges for the [Employer hidden] that are both relevant and trend led and at the required intake margins for the business.

Critical Path and supplier management: Manage both the supplier and internal CP in order to ensure all orders and meetings stay on track and inline with the wider ITS calendar and launch plan. Using your negotiation and influencing skills to ensure that we have accurate, sustainable and competitive cost prices.

Quality Management : Continual review of returns data with QA, Design and Merchandising teams to determine next steps and actions for current stock and the impacts on future ranges. Work in conjunction with the technical team to manage and review your product ranges by supplier to maintain high levels of quality and ensure margin is protected on failed lines. Review product performance, including best and worst sellers and feed in to updates for new ranges.

Ecommerce :Accountability for ensuring data accuracy of the ranges for launch including pricing, product info, etc. Ensuring samples are collated by the Assistant/ Admin in time for shoots.

Accountability what you are responsible for delivering. Production of excellent commercial ranges at an agreed bought in margin, monthly sign offs in line with the business critical path.

Training and management of the Buyers Assistants and admins, ensuring the teams are operating to the best of their abilities Quality Alongside the Garment Tech and designer great quality and value for money ranges for the [Employer hidden] customer

Supply Base, ensuring that the supply base is providing the best quality and price for the ranges, Develop excellent relationships with suppliers and ensure that any gaps are identified and action is taken.

What Youll Get in Return

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension plan
• 40% discount on ITS clothing
• Flexible, hybrid working with core hours between 10 AM and 4 PM, allowing you to balance your life
• Duvet Days