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Senior Buyer
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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Brand:
Dorothy Perkins
Location:
Oxford Circus
Reporting To:
Head of Buying
Department:
Buying
Purpose Of Role:
Develop in conjunction with the Merchandiser, Designer and Technologist, a commercial and credible range
Purpose Of Role:
Develop in conjunction with the Merchandiser, Designer and Technologist, a commercial and credible range
Tasks & Responsibilities
• Develop an exciting and credible range; creating a balance between commercial and high fashion product
• Build a broad understanding of the DP customer profile, ensuring that her needs and wants are met within the range
• Work effectively with the Merchandiser to drive department sales and profit; focussing on meeting customer needs, whilst planning and developing for the future
• Build and maintain key relationships with the supply base in order to achieve maximum flexibility and reliability
• Work with the Design team to develop product in line with current trends and the DP customer
• Manage and develop the team to deliver optimum performance
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to product quality e.g. identifying and resolving issues early on
Key Experience, Skills & Abilities
• Strong fashion eye
• Proactive in seeking out new opportunities and reacting quickly to trends
• In-depth knowledge of the market/competition and an ability to gather and use relevant internal and external information to make commercial decisions
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong people management skills
• Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast past environment