Buying Manager, Womenswear Sor & D2c

Waitrose & Partners

London, United Kingdom
Base: £68,900.00 - £105,200.00 py; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Extensive retail buying experience
Brand partnering and negotiation skills
Category management and range planning
This role is pivotal to leading the Buying function in the Womenswear SOR & D2C Directorate to drive category transformation

Job Summary

  • This role is pivotal to leading the Buying function in the Womenswear SOR & D2C Directorate to drive category transformation.
  • The successful candidate will actively manage assortment decisions, supplier negotiations, and pricing strategies while championing new buying tools.
  • As a Partner at the John Lewis Partnership, you will work in a hybrid model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the London Pimlico Head Office.

Matching Summary

This role is pivotal to leading the Buying function in the Womenswear SOR & D2C Directorate to drive category transformation.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive retail buying experience
  • Brand partnering and negotiation skills
  • Category management and range planning
  • Strategic commercial negotiation abilities
  • Team leadership and coaching experience

Nice-to-have

  • In-depth market trend awareness
  • Sustainability policy compliance knowledge
  • Agile working culture adoption
  • Cross-category programme collaboration
  • Technical training capability development

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in brand management
  • Track record of driving sales growth
  • Previous leadership or managerial roles
  • Direct experience in range planning
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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