Second Talent Hiring! Full Time Senior Buyer in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

JD SENIOR BUYER (Apparel & Accessory)

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings

• Regular dialogue with key brands to build relationships

• Research and be aware of new brands on the market to propose opportunities for relevant category

• Drive social media/marketing content via marketing and multichannel teams to ensure category features across all channels

• Representing the Buying function on apparel & accessory category.

• Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product

• Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified

• Analysis and review of previous week’s sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead

• Attending all relevant trade shows

• Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.

• Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales

• Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands

• Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements

• Working independently in a creative and trend led environment

• Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets provided.

• Present ranges for sign off with Buying Director and Merchandising Director.

• Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Experience of buying Fashion is advantageous

• Experience of buying branded goods is essential

• Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills

• Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel

• Organisational skills are essential

• Be able to work independently with own initiative

• A creative and trend led individual

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced buying office environment