Buying Manager (12 Month FTC)

About the Role:

TALA known for activewear that keeps up with busy lifestyles has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Powered by a highly engaged largely organic social community weve evolved into a digitalfirst multichannel womens athleisure brand with a sophisticated growth and retention 2025 we accelerated our physical retail expansion with the opening of two London stores Carnaby Street and Westfield White City marking a major step in our longterm brand and community strategy.

We are looking for a Buying Manager (Mat Cover) for a 12-month FTC.

What youll be doing:

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Performance

• Shape the commercial direction of the assortment ensuring the range has a coherent identity and a credible growth trajectory
• Set and own multi-season category strategy with a clear commercial point of view across assortment pricing and depth
• Lead senior level supplier negotiations securing strategic commercial outcomes across key accounts
• Set strategic margin direction for all categories establishing targets and ensuring they are delivered for the season

Range Planning & Product Development

• Identify trading opportunities across the season translating insight into specific range and buying decisions
• Align category mix with the company growth plan ensuring Buying decisions actively support strategic priorities
• Own Wholesale readiness and category positioning ensuring the range is fit for purpose across all routes to market

Supplier Management

• Set critical path standards and milestone controls across the buying function ensuring discipline and consistency
• Align Buying with Marketing and Brand ensuring product and campaign calendars are joined up and commercially effective
• Support and contribute to a supply chain strategy built for TALAs next stage of commercial growth including diversification of the supplier base by category and geography investment in supplier

What were looking for:

• Experience working at Senior Buyer level in a fast paced environment
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Womenswear Activewear experience would be beneficial
• Strategic commercial and innovative thinker
• Strong understanding of fashion trend - specifically activewear - and market dynamics

What we can offer:

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Very generous employee discount after probation period
• Nominated Friends & Family Discount
• Clothing allowance spending gift
• Class Pass or Gym Flex membership
• Health Shield
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Charity fundraising match of up to 1000

About us:

TALA is an activewear brand built to actively solve problems without creating new ones for people the planet or anyone else. Every collection prioritises functionality and thoughtful design combining premium fabrics with multi-way versatility and flattering fits that deliver maximum impact with minimal effort. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail ensuring women can look and feel their best with ease.

When founder Grace Beverley shifted from fast fashion to more sustainable options in her everyday clothing she found a host of responsibly made options in every category other than activewear. Founding TALA in 2019 the proud female-led brand is on a mission to make consciously made active and off-duty styles accessible and inclusive without sacrificing performance or fit.

Read about TALAs people purpose and product work here.

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