Buyer in City of London

Job description

Established Buyer – Swim & Beachwear

We are looking for an Established Buyer to take full ownership of the Swim & Beachwear category. This pivotal role spans the full product lifecycle -from strategy through to launch - developing collections that are trend-led, commercially successful, and aligned with our playful, lifestyle-driven brand identity.

You’ll collaborate closely with design, merchandising, marketing, and suppliers to deliver innovative ranges that excite our customer while meeting quality, margin, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal buying and product development strategy for Swim & Beachwear.
• Build collections that balance creativity with commerciality, achieving financial targets and brand positioning.
• Analyse sales performance and market trends to guide option counts, pricing, and range mix.
• Identify opportunities for new product development, fabrications, and category expansion.
• Negotiate cost prices, terms, and lead times to optimise margin and competitiveness.
• Drive sourcing strategy, exploring new factories, regions, and sustainable manufacturing partners.
• Ensure all products meet brand standards for quality, compliance, and ethical sourcing.
• Own the category critical path, ensuring sample stages and launch timelines are achieved.
• Manage fit sessions and approvals in partnership with Garment Technology.
• Oversee corrective actions on quality, returns, or faults, implementing cross-functional improvements.
• Partner with design and marketing to deliver cohesive, trend-led, campaign-ready collections.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Support progress in sustainability, fabric innovation, and ethical sourcing.
• Mentor and guide junior team members as the category grows.

Skills & Experience

• Proven buying/product development experience within Swimwear, Beachwear, or adjacent fashion categories.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of category growth.
• Skilled in supplier negotiation, sourcing strategy, and margin optimisation.
• Experience managing high option counts and complex critical paths.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for trend-led product, with an interest in sustainability, fabric innovation, and lifestyle fashion.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

5 days per week until successful completion of probation, after which hybrid working is available.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English