Buying Manager, Womenswear Own Brand

Waitrose & Partners

London, United Kingdom
Base: £68,900.00 - £105,200.00 py; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Extensive retail buying experience
Own-brand range design leadership
Strategic supplier negotiation skills
This role is pivotal in leading the Buying function to build distinctive, sustainable, and market-leading collections that define the John Lewis woman

Job Summary

  • This role is pivotal in leading the Buying function to build distinctive, sustainable, and market-leading collections that define the John Lewis woman.
  • You will actively manage product assortment, negotiate robust terms with suppliers, and align with strict sustainability policies while driving growth.
  • As a Partner in an employee-owned business, you will lead a team of Buyers to foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and excellence.

Matching Summary

This role is pivotal in leading the Buying function to build distinctive, sustainable, and market-leading collections that define the John Lewis woman.

Salary

Base: £68,900.00 - £105,200.00 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Partnership ownership rewards

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive retail buying experience
  • Own-brand range design leadership
  • Strategic supplier negotiation skills
  • Category management and merchandising
  • Team leadership and coaching ability

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical market insight skills
  • Passion for sustainability targets
  • Agile collaborative team culture
  • Cross-functional marketing collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in retail buying practices
  • Experience leading design process of Own-Brand ranges
  • Previous leadership or managerial roles required

Work Rights

Not specified

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