Buyer – Merchandise Planning & Supplier Management

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for planning and selecting the range, type, quality and quantity of merchandise in line with customer demand, market trends and store policies. Working closely with the Brand Manager/GM, the role ensures pricing, sell‑through targets and budget alignment while maintaining profitable supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Drive seasonal business strategy and gross margin plans aligned with brand positioning.
• Develop and execute assortment, investment and sourcing development plans.
• Negotiate product pricing, payment terms, freight costs and promotional support with new suppliers.
• Manage Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) in coordination with planning teams.
• Prepare and maintain the buying calendar and seasonal product focus plans with Marketing and Visual Merchandising.
• Analyse weekly sales performance by style, range and category; take in‑season actions to optimise production flows.
• Maintain TNA plans and conduct competitor surveys to identify product gaps.
• Oversee range hierarchy, seasonal phasing and in‑store visual merchandising guidelines.
• Lead product training for staff and deliver trend updates.
• Provide buying feedback and strategic recommendations to the General Manager.