Buying Manager

You will develop the buying team (where applicable) into assuming full responsibility of own areas of business
• Manage a complex portfolio of brands
• Demonstrate creative drive & talent in planning, selecting & buying product.
• Utilize knowledge & expertise to bring in innovative new merchandise, new concepts & potentially exclusive product to attract new customers & grow sales.
• Influence & challenge OTB creation, managing how to spend OTB.
• Analyze & interpret sales figures to make good business decisions.
• Take responsibility for gross margin, stock turn & sell thru.
• Actively participate in buys, product selection, & quantifying orders.
• Manage the sale markdown strategy & stock liquidation.
• Present the buys to management & store team.
• Work closely with marketing, vm & store teams, supply chain & e-commerce
• Demonstrate awareness of trends, global market trends & competitors.
• Own supplier relationship & communication
• Actively negotiate with suppliers on stock swaps, RTVs, markdown contribution.