Temporary Senior Buyer - Luxury Brands

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced branded senior buyer or category manager to join this international retailer on a temporary basis, starting immediately up to three months potentially longer. Suitable candidates must be immediately available and not on a notice period.

The company is well known, premium retailer that has luxury braded ranges across a variety of product from, jewellery and accessories to fashion and gifting.

Your responsibilities will include:
•Working with the category director to develop and deliver category/range strategy - end to end management of the category execution from research to customer experience
• Report on weekly/monthly/annual performance margin, KPIs by vendor/supplier
• Build a commercial supplier/brand portfolio - managing buying process, range reviews and reviewing performance
• Develop relationships to maximise opportunities with new brands and product
• Conduct business review meetings, providing analysis & feedback as requested
• Competitor shop reports - identify potential gaps in the ranges and identify potential new suppliers and brands
• Market research - visit tradeshows, meeting with existing supplier/vendors to review product, as well as identify new vendor/product opportunities
• Manage the buying team
• Management of the seasonal promotional calendar for the category
• Negotiating trading terms and developing strategic plans

The successful candidate will have previous branded buying experience ideally in luxury brands including fashion and accessories.

This role is a mixture of remote working and office based so could be suitable for an experienced candidate who is available to commute a minimum of one day every two weeks to the South West of England.

As a temp, you will receive a competitive salary rate that is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work within a creative and fast-paced retail head office.

As this role is temporary, it is likely to be filled ASAP, so apply today to avoid missing out!