Head of Buying - Womenswear

Manchester | Competitive salary + bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Womenswear to join a hugely reputable fashion brand with serious growth plans.

This is a senior buying appointment with genuine ownership. We''re looking for someone with the commercial instinct, product confidence and fashion authority to take the womenswear proposition to the next level.

You''ll be joining a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are encouraged and senior leaders are closely connected to the product. If you''re someone who thrives in that kind of environment, this could be a particularly exciting next move.

The opportunity:

• Take full ownership of the womenswear strategy and product direction.

• Build ranges that are commercially strong, relevant and highly desirable.

• Set the direction of the seasonal offer and identify key growth opportunities.

• Work closely with Design, Merchandising and Product Development to bring the vision to life.

• Use sales performance, customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to inform decisions.

• Build strong supplier and brand relationships to maximise product opportunities.

• Lead and develop the womenswear buying team.

• Present and influence at senior level, helping shape wider business strategy.

About you:

• Experienced womenswear Buyer operating at Senior Buyer / Head of Buying level.

• Strong branded fashion experience is essential.

• Commercially sharp with excellent product instinct.

• A strong fashion eye and high taste level - you know what good looks like.

• Confident building ranges rather than simply buying to a predetermined formula.

• Comfortable working at pace and making decisions quickly.

• A natural leader who enjoys developing people and raising the performance of a team.

• Ambitious, entrepreneurial and motivated by seeing your decisions translate into results.

• Confident working closely with senior leadership and having an opinion.

If you''re looking for a role where your commercial judgement, fashion eye and ambition can genuinely make a difference, this is one worth talking about.

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