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Senior Buyer
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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A role at TOPMAN promises a fast paced, challenging and innovative working environment. The key to our success is our people, and becoming part of this inspiring team will be a really fantastic opportunity for the right person!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join the buying team here at TOPMAN. As a Buyer at TOPMAN you will be responsible for overseeing one of our industry-leading Buying teams to develop and deliver innovative product ranges, drive profit and influence the Brand's product strategy.
Key Responsibilities
• You will have a strong focus on anticipating and meeting the needs of the TOPMAN customer, creating a balanced, innovative product range, looking at price point, quality and standards.
• Responsible for implementing the strategic direction and financial plans for a specific product category.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with external third parties/suppliers.
• Negotiating price, delivery and terms to support business objectives.
• Attending trade shows, buying trips and competitor shopping trips.
• Working closely with the Merchandiser to balance trading and planning, creating timely and exciting ranges for our stores.
• Working closely with Design to capture and develop the latest trends, and with Technologists to ensure that fabric and fit satisfies our high quality standards.
• Analysing the business and reacting in a timely manner.
Develops a High Performing Team
• With Management Team, defines and communicates clear vision of the future – translates into understandable goals and targets
• Builds a strong team with a focus on succession planning.
• Provides positive leadership supporting the Brand / Company policy / Strategy and encourages others to do so
• Develops skills of the team – identifies individual training needs as well as encourages effective teamwork.
• Deals with employee issues promptly and appropriately
• Motivates team – gives recognition and praise
• Pre-empts the need for, and manages, change – supporting team throughout process
Must Haves
Skills / Experience Required
• Proven experience working at Senior Buyer/ Buyer level for a fast paced fashion retailer
• Proven success at buying own area, preferably with (incl. any technical expertise required)
• Established track record of driving business forward
• Pro-activity in sourcing new ideas and inspiration
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to drive profit
• Analytical skills, excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent inter-personal and presentation skills
• Proven experience of managing and developing a team.
Added Extras
From bonus schemes to season ticket loans, that make your commute a little easier, we offer a range benefits here at head office. We make the most out of our staff discount across The Arcadia Group and a range of brands externally.
As well as this we have lots of exciting things that happen throughout the year, to say a big thanks for all the hard work our great teams put in.