Buyer

About the role

The Buyer will plan and select merchandise ranges, quantities and pricing to meet customer demand and brand objectives. Working closely with the Brand Manager and General Manager, the role ensures buying activities align with budget, seasonal strategies and market trends.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies, gross margin plans and assortment investment plans.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight costs and promotional support with new and existing suppliers.
• Manage Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) planning in coordination with the planning team.
• Prepare and maintain the buying calendar and seasonal product focus plans with Marketing and Visual Merchandising.
• Analyse weekly sales performance at style, range and category level and adjust production flows to maximise sales.
• Conduct competitor surveys and customer focus groups to identify product gaps and inform range plans.
• Oversee range and product hierarchy, seasonal phasing and in‑store visual merchandising guidelines.
• Lead product training for staff and provide buying feedback to senior management.

Required profile

• Minimum of 1 month experience in retail buying, merchandising or a related field.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including marketing, visual merchandising and planning.
• Strong understanding of market trends and competitor activity.

Required skills