<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Fashion Buyer | Established &amp; Senior | £45,000 - £65,000 | Gloucestershire </span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a rare opportunity to join a premium-to-luxe business renowned for its high-end, specialist products. We are looking for buyers who do more than manage stock-they curate exceptional experiences through carefully chosen collections that define the brand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">If you are an established or senior buyer, this role will challenge and inspire you. You'll be at the heart of a business that thrives on innovation, quality, and exclusivity, with the autonomy to shape product strategy and make high-impact commercial decisions.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">As a Fashion Buyer, you will blend long-term product vision with day-to-day trading needs, ensuring commercially strong, brand-aligned collections across all channels. You will work closely with Design, Marketing, Merchandising, Production, and Wholesale to transform creative direction into profitable, aspirational assortments.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Develop and deliver collections that balance commercial performance with brand identity.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead product journeys from initial concept to market delivery, ensuring margin targets, range balance, and launch plans are achieved.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally to turn creative and commercial strategy into actionable buying plans.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Use trading data, consumer insights, pricing reviews, and sample evaluations to influence product decisions and roadmap planning.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Manage wholesale buying in partnership with the Head of Wholesale, maintaining strong supplier relationships.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure timely product information is provided to Marketing and Design for campaign narratives and hero-product identification.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Maintain responsibility for ethical sourcing and compliance with legislation.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Own the full buying lifecycle: sourcing, negotiation, order placement, margin delivery.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Identify and onboard new suppliers/factories to support growth and enhance margin opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Present trading insights and product updates to senior stakeholders to inform commercial decisions.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support and develop junior team members, fostering accountability, pace, and effective communication.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience &amp; Skills Required</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proven experience in fashion retail buying, ideally within premium or aspirational brands.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong capability in margin management, supplier negotiation, critical path ownership, and product planning.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong analytical decision-making and organisational skills, with the ability to work at pace and resilience.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with PLM systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong understanding of trading levers and stock management, with commercial acumen to drive growth.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH34947</span></p></dd>