Buyer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £30000 – £35000/annum Parking + Benefits
FOOTWEAR BUYER
MANCHESTER
Up to £35,000 + BENEFITS + PARKING AVAILABLE
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're exclusively recruiting on behalf of a highly successful brand specialising in footwear who is looking to expand their operation due to the continued growth. They're now seeking an experienced Buyer to support their MD as they grow to a £20million + turnover business.
As a Footwear Buyer you will be working closely with suppliers and factories, regularly reporting on and analysing sales and market trends and data to ensure the correct buying decisions are made and supporting in the development of the buying strategy.
If you are an experienced Buyer, Wholesale Merchandiser, Category Manager, Category Analyst, Footwear Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Buying Admin Assistant or similar, this opportunity is not to be missed!
THE BUYER ROLE:
Taking over existing relationships with factories and suppliers from the Director
Building strong relationships with key contacts
Analysing sales and market trends to identify successful products and styles
Identifying key trends and incorporate them appropriately into upcoming collections and in line with set frameworks
Managing sample development with colleagues internally and suppliers
Agree designs to take to suppliers inline with the agreed strategy and collection launches
Making final orders with suppliers and managing them to completion
Managing the critical path of orders and ensuring they are fulfilled on timeTHE PERSON:
Must have experience in either a Buyer, Wholesale Merchandiser, Category Manager, Category Analyst, Footwear Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Buying Admin Assistant or similar
Experience within footwear is essential
Confident to manage relationships with suppliers and factories
Experience managing critical path
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Confident to work self sufficiently TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Buyer position via the advertisement for immediate consideration
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More Information
- Address Manchester, Greater Manchester
