Buyer- Menswear

Mandeville Recruitment Group ,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,000 per annum

Overview

BUYER WANTED- MENSWEAR- FASHION BRAND- ALWAYS EVOLVING AND EXPANDING Location: Cardiff Salary- £42k Job expectations: To source, develop, buy and deliver a specific range of products at the right cost, right time and the right place to achieve the Company's gross profit. 1. Plan and agree the sales/margin and stock budget with the Merchandisers and General Managers. 2. Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. 3. Undertake selection of all new products. 4. Gather, analyse and interpret product, market and customer information in order to forecast future demand patterns for supply chain requirements. 5. In conjunction with Merchandising, monitor and control the range to ensure budgeted stock turn, margin and profit targets are achieved. 6. Manage the range plan to maximize customer service levels. 7. Liaise with the Marketing Manager to ensure all promotions are executed correctly. 8. Work with the Trading and Marketing Managers to resolve commercial problems. 9. When required, conduct range presentations to the Board, General Mangers, Retail and Overseas Investors. 10. To have a full awareness of all legal and safety standards. 11. Supervise the workload and appraisal of a Buyer's Assistant. 12. Any other ad hoc duties as required. Candidate Profile: -Relevant experience in a multiple fashion retail organization. - Product knowledge of menswear a benefit but not essential - Fabric knowledge -IT literate -Numerical -Articulate -Logical minded - Able to work in a fast paced environment If this sounds like the role for you, then submit your CV today to