Head of Buying Clothing

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Leading a buying team to deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth. Ensure that a balanced product range meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree |Relevant Diploma, Clothing Management Retail Management.
Min of 8 Years of Retail Buying experience (Clothing)
Previous experience in leading a team of buyers and buyer assistants in the Clothing retail space.
Must be computer literate - Microsoft suite
SAP knowledge
Understand that this is a 9-month contract role only

Competencies

A deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
Demonstrated taste level, flair, and ability to interpret trends
Able to construct a balanced and profitable range
Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving
Strong and effective negotiation skills
Decision-making skills
Numerical, analytical, and interpretive ability
Assertive and able to communicate effectively
High attention to detail
Innovation
Creative flair
Merchant mindset
Commercial and financial acumen
Ability to integrate into a dynamic team culture, while working toward shared goals
A strong sense of accountability and responsibility

Key Responsibilities

Lead the buying team to:

• conceptualize and implement the strategy in line with overall company strategy
• to deliver the appropriate support to the business to meet corporate and business development objectives.

Successfully deliver turnover growth and margins
Product and trend direction, development and sourcing to meet the fashion, price expectations and quality standards of consumers.
Negotiate terms with suppliers in line with overall margin, service and quality targets
Ensure a reliable source of supply through sound processes and effective supplier relationships
Pricing strategy, setting competitive pricing strategies that attract customers while maintaining profitability. The Head of Buying must balance external price pressures with internal cost controls
Manage and control stock levels based on seasonal forecasts and planning, incl. replenishment product categories.
Ensure that the assigned team is effectively resourced, and create a context for strategy.  
Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price.
Market analysis and trends, keeping abreast of market trends and consumer behaviours to anticipate demand and adjust buying strategies accordingly.
Cross-functional collaboration, working closely with the planning team, marketing, store operations to align the buying strategy with broader company goals.

Closing Date:04 October 2024

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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