Buying Manager - Supre Global Support Centre

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buying Manager to join our Supre team on a 14 month maternity cover contract, specialising in Fleece Tops, Jeans, Shorts, Active Bottoms, Skirts & Pants. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Product to deliver cohesive, trend-driven ranges, guiding your team in developing key items that resonate with our customers.

You will play a pivotal role in conducting post-seasonal reviews to shape future range strategies and capitalise on growth opportunities. By leveraging a deep understanding of customer preferences, brand identity, and market trends, you will help strengthen and elevate our brand DNA.

This role involves setting strategic direction for product ranges to align with commercial objectives, while working cross-functionally with all Brand teams to ensure a standout product experience for our customers. You will also rapidly analyse emerging trends and translate them into actionable insights to influence the buying and purchasing strategy. This ensures the business stays ahead of competitors by quickly securing high-demand products and refining forward ranges based on consumer preferences.

As a leader, you will guide your Buying team in fostering effective supplier partnerships to ensure timely and efficient production processes. Additionally, you will develop and implement flexible purchasing strategies that enable the company to respond quickly to market shifts, ensuring products are sourced efficiently and lead times are minimised.

If you have strong expertise in Buying, particularly within similar female fashion brands, and are passionate about creating impactful products while leading a dynamic team, this could be your next career opportunity.

• Qualification / degree in relevant field i.e. Buying
• Extensive experience in a similar Buying Manager role in retail or fashion within similar female fashion brands
• The ability to engage and influence senior business leaders and key stakeholders
• Proven high level of commercial negotiation skills 
• Proven communication skills with the ability to drive and influence change through best practice and delivering results
• Proven experience in applying advanced analytical knowledge into driving sales. Work closely with planners to align strategies, ensure seamless execution, and optimise decision-making processes based on real-time data and forecasts
• Demonstrated high level organisation and planning skills 
• Established leadership skills to develop and support the team to delivery brand strategy outcomes