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About the Role

The Senior Buyer is responsible for strategically building a business plan for their department, leading the creation and delivery of a profitable, commercial range that maximizes sales while achieving profit parameters. This senior leader provides high-level vision and mentorship to the team, ensuring performance is maximized across the brand.

Responsibilities

Develop short-term and long-term department objectives for strategic sourcing to maximize currency rate fluctuations, reduce product return rates, and decrease markdowns.
Identify and focus on key department issues and opportunities to drive overall brand profit performance.
Propose brand and product development initiatives outside of the department based on economic, social, and fashion trends.
Anticipate the commercial impact of decisions on the brand and wider business.
Lead the team in proposing seasonal direction, range structure, price architecture, and critical paths.
Influence peers and management regarding newness, unknown trends, and styling.
Build a commercial and inspirational range by identifying key trends from catwalks, street style, and influencers, adapting them for the specific brand customer.
Review and plan future supplier strategy with Merchandising and Design, identifying new sourcing requirements and optimizing the use of trials and late buys.
Present range proposals effectively in selection meetings to gain senior management commitment.
Negotiate prices and agree on supplier contracts to meet departmental targets and margin requirements.
Manage and attend weekly trade meetings, identifying late buys and reacting to sales to ensure the range remains commercial.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to effectively manage issues such as quality, costs, and late deliveries.
Appraise the supply base in conjunction with Technical and Design teams to make recommendations on the future direction of the business.
Manage and motivate the team (including Assistant and Junior Buyers) to maximize performance through regular reviews and coaching.
Deputize for the Buying Manager/Head of Brand.
Delegate tasks effectively to ensure workload is appropriately distributed and deadlines are met.
Actively seek and build relationships outside the immediate circle to gain insight into competitor activity and share findings with the team.
Challenge existing processes and deliver improvements to drive the business forward.

Requirements

Comprehensive experience in high-level buying across multiple fashion categories.
Proven experience in strategically managing and developing a team of direct reports.
Demonstrable ability to operate at a senior management level, managing significant commercial P&L accountability.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team development skills.
Excellent negotiating skills and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills and a profit-focused mindset.
Ability to travel as required for supplier visits and trend sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing
Trend analysis
Negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Team leadership
Interpersonal skills
Team development
Analytical skills
Profit-focused mindset

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through online benefits platform
Company performance based bonus
Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
Life assurance
Sharesave scheme
Annual Travel Card Loan
Sample Sales
Fantastic L&D opportunities
Flexi-Hour Scheme
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect items the next day for free from place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

About the 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 designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable.
The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.

Equal Opportunity

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.