Senior Buyer Dresses
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location Head Office Tottenham Court Road London
Working style Hybrid
About Lipsy
Our Lipsy customer is a leading lady; a woman who never says no to a touch of glamour - and why would she when the world is her catwalk
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Buyer to join our passionate and creative Lipsy Team. We are looking for someone to continue driving the growth of the Dresses department by utilising your expert knowledge and strong eye for trends to deliver a profitable and commercial range. If youre innovative driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment this is the role for you.
You will be
- Continuously reviewing the Lipsy customer profile to develop the product accordingly demonstrating brand and customer awareness
- Planning the range according to future trends that take into account range construction and pricing architecture seasonal variations
- Working collaboratively with Merchandising and Design to build a customer focused commercial and inspirational range
- Leading the department from a trend perspective to influence and educate Senior Management on key trends/items for Lipsy
- Reviewing the range frequently with Merchandising to ensure product selection is commercial and reacting to sales
- Results orientated with the ability to realise further growth for the department
- Required to occasionally travel across UK and Overseas to visit suppliers and attend trade fairs sourcing new yarns and shapes to build new and innovative ranges
Your talent
- Extensive experience and knowledge of womenswear operating at an established/ senior level within a successful high street/premium retailer
- Previous experience buying dresses is essential
- Proven experience managing and developing a team
- Approachable to your team and external parties
- Excellent communication skills and supplier management
- Demonstrates passion and energy to be inspiring to others and deliver improved results
- Self-motivated and engages those around us
- Proactive vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges
- Remains profit focused at all times
- Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships
- Highly organised with the ability to plan ahead and have a flexible approach and be reactive when necessary
What we can do for you
- 25% off a huge selection of Next Next Wholly Owned Brands GAP and Victorias Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3500 retailers through Perks At Work
- We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance
- Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
- Digital GP Service for help at home
- Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
- Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
- Bag a bargain at our sample sales
- Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
- Learn develop and grow with our personal development plans
- Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
- Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential cope with day to day pressures be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing by focusing on mental physical and financial health.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designe ... View more
