Job DescriptionSince the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the late 1950s, British street culture has been influencing fashion and music worldwide. Pretty Green has an authenticity born from a deep understanding of that culture and the things that make it relevant today.
The Buyer will be responsible for developing new products, managing supplier relationships, devising & implementing product plans, formulating pricing and range management across all product categories.
Product Merchandising
- Alongside the Merchandiser and Designer, develop seasonal product strategies which target margin enhancement and revenue growth.
- Regularly review trading performance and KPIs to identify opportunities and risks.
- Work collaboratively with all departments, influencing on key decisions to deliver the commercial direction of the Company.
- Produce and report on weekly trade.
Critical Path Management
- Set up and manage the seasonal Critical Path in conjunction with cross departmental needs.
- Engage key partners with the Critical Path to enable suppliers to plan accordingly.
Sourcing
- Key point of contact for all suppliers, developing strong relationships and communication channels
- Source new suppliers as required to meet company needs.
- Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
- Monitor the existing factory audit program to ensure suppliers meet all regulations and compliance.
Product Development
- Alongside the Designer, develop the creative brand process for new seasonal concepts, implementing with suppliers in line with the critical path.
- Allocate designs in line with supplier capabilities, margin targets and trading potential.
- Manage the sampling process, ensuring a commercial focus with low over-development.
- Alongside the Designer and Garment Tech, attend garment fit sessions to ensure commerciality of the collections.
Production
- Lead the Production process and proactively problem-solve price, quality, or delivery issues with suppliers.
- Negotiate and agree final prices in line with company margin targets.
- Accurately maintain seasonal line detail and company systems to report stock, delivery and margin information as required.
- Assess and resolve issues relating to quality control with Technical Product Developer
- Proactively problem solve invoice concerns to ensure on time payment to suppliers.
- Work with stakeholders on commercial planning, specifically focusing on tactical e-commerce activations.
Requirements:
- Strong communication and Excel skills.
- Experience in commercial reporting, trading and collaborative working.
- Experience in Far East and European clothing manufacture, including; negotiating, order placement and factory selection.
- Experience in critical path management.
- Experience in range building and price architecture strategy
The successful candidate will enjoy access to a variety of benefits such as:
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Charity time-bank scheme.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- 25 days annual leave entitlement + plus Bank holidays each year.
- Generous staff discount across a variety of brands.
- Auto-enrolment into company pension scheme.