Womenswear Buying Manager
2 weeks ago
About the Role:
Silk Route Recruitment is seeking an experienced Buying Manager to lead our Womenswear category. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for developing and managing the buying plans and budget for this category, aligning with our overall business strategy and buying strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the buying plans and budget for the Womenswear category, ensuring alignment with the overall business plan and buying strategy.
- Work closely with the Design and Development teams to stay on top of range plans and trends, ensuring the product proposition for the category is commercially viable.
- Responsible for buying margins, with timely buying (OTB management) and stock control being critical.
- Collaborate with retail teams to stay up-to-date on store sales performance, including sell-through rates.
- Lead improvements in category buying by reducing time, improving margins, and enhancing overall category performance.
- Manage and develop vendor and supplier relationships.
- Work alongside the sourcing team to synergize strategies and processes.
- Regular store visits (including competitor stores) to benchmark and improve.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in womenswear buying, ideally in the UK/Europe within large retail/brand format.
- A collaborative personality, able to manage an international team, be receptive to ideas, and new ways of working.
- A global mindset, able to take a fresh view on new markets and trends.
- Highly commercial and competitive, with an acute understanding of products and commercials.
- A sharp business acumen and a broad skill set in management within large matrix structures.
About Us:
Silk Route Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in retail and fashion industry placements. We are committed to providing exceptional service and expertise to our clients and candidates.
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