Senior Buying Manager - Accessories

Description

A retail buyer is responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell in retail outlets. The buyer must consider the following factors when making purchasing decisions:

• customer demand, including price, quality and availability; 
• market trends;
• store policy;
• financial budgets.

Throughout the year, tasks typically involve:

• analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends; 
• regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;
• managing plans for stock levels;
• reacting to changes in demand and logistics;
• meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract;
• maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products;
• liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed;
• attending trade fairs, in the UK and overseas, to select and assemble a new collection of products;
• participating in promotional activities;
• writing reports and forecasting sales levels;
• presenting new ranges to senior retail managers;
• liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand;
• getting feedback from customers;
• training and mentoring junior staff.