Senior Womenswear Buyer (UK Markets)

An exciting opportunity has come up for a womenswear buyer, with UK market experience. This is a newly created role, to join a premium international retailer in Melbourne. The retailer have stores globally, and a thriving ecommerce and wholesale platform.

The role:

•             Construct a range with the buying team for the UK market

•             Work closely with the MD and head of buying on product offering

•             Ensure all categories have innovation, and look at the market place

•             React to changes in the market, being proactive and react to change

•             Constantly analyse the trends in the UK, and look for opportunities of growth

•             Brief design on key shapes, fabrics and prints etc

•             Act commercially through the PD process

•             Work with the technical team on fits and quality

•             Work closely with all departments to ensure all key dates are met with the product

The candidate:

•             Previous experience in womenswear buying within a UK retailer

•             Commercially minded, with good womenswear product knowledge

•             Able to manage a team

•             Strong communication skills

•             Analytical, and able to react to the market

•             Able to relocate to Australia

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading and growing retailer. There is competitive gross salary on offer, plus relocation and visa costs.