<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Senior Buyer - Footwear </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">As a Senior Men's Footwear Buyer you will lead a key Buying division, working closely with the Head of Dept to support the buying strategy and delivery of business goals. Working closely with 3<em>rd</em> Party and Own Brands you will ensure best in class brands and products relevant to target consumer are present in Stores and on the Ecommerce site for your product division.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support in Creation of the seasonal Buying Strategy for your Product Division ensuring alignment with other Buyers and key cross functional stakeholders (Own Brands, Marketing, Merchandising etc).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support in driving brand budget planning, aligning with the Merchandising function for relevant product division.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Play a key role in the seasonal buying meetings with strategic 3<em>rd</em> Party brands and Own Brands, aligning with key stakeholders (e.g. Merchandising, Other Divisions, GPM, Marketing).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead SMU creation with relevant brands for relevant Product Division.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support Buyers with the seasonal buying of non-strategic 3<em>rd</em> Party brands.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Accountable for the seasonal Product File including taking a lead in seasonal sign offs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure continuous contact out of buying seasons with key 3<em>rd</em> Party Brands to ensure the business product needs are met.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support in short-, medium- and long-term strategic relationship building with key 3<em>rd</em> Party Brands.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead the development of direct reports through continuous coaching and implementation of HR tools (PDPs, Check Ins etc).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead the continuous research into consumer and brands trends in the relevant Product Division, sharing with all relevant stakeholders.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ongoing monitoring of business performance and implement relevant action plans.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Requirement</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Minimum 5 years experience in Buying roles, demonstrating strong Leadership skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Excellent internal and external relationship builder.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience in creating and delivering strategies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Forward thinker and reactive to market situations to ensure the business stays ahead of competition and relevant with target consumer demands.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Analytical skills (excel and Power BI knowledge essential).</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>BBBH34776</strong></span></p></dd>