Buyer - Womenswear relocation opportunity - Quest Search and Selection Ltd : Job Details

**Relocation Opportunity - Please only apply if you are open to relocation in the UK **

Quest Search & Selection are currently working with a leading supplier in the fashion and footwear industry. They are looking for a Buyer to join the team that is predominantly focused on own-label womenswear.

This role is supporting the new Buying Director regarding their WW strategy and sourcing across their seasonal buy and be part of a team of 10 within Buying/Product and 7 Merchandisers.

Key responsibilities of this Buyer - Womenswear :

• Assist with sourcing, developing, and delivering a commercially focused and well balance product range alongside the Junior Merchandiser.
• Aim to develop ranges to maximise sales and profit aligned to brand market position/ value.
• Continually exceed customer expectations through delivering a consistent , commercial , well-balanced range and attend sign-off meetings
• Work as part of a team with merchandising, design & QA.
• Negotiations with suppliers and factories directly focusing on margin management and cementing a long-term relationship with suppliers.
• Build effective working relationships across the business and developing team members at a BAA/AB level.

Key requirements of this Buyer - Womenswear :

• Ideally + plus years Buying experience in junior buyer or buyer level.
• Must be able relocate or be in thre Lancashire/Cumbria/Scottish - potential OF cheaper housing, great outdoorsy lifestyle and low crime rates!
• Ideally have experience in fashion, Accessories, or Footwear but other categories will be considered.
• Previously been involved in NPD.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills are essential.

Benefits included for this Buyer - Womenswear

• Relocation allowance
• Great Head Office environment (this is an office-based role)
• Holidays
• Pension
• Free Parking

If you are interested in this position and you have the relevant experience, please send you cv details today quoting the reference JO-2408-113107.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.