Womenswear Buyer

Self-Portrait
Central London

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven Buyer to join the Self‑Portrait Buying team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Buying and play an integral part in supporting the end‑to‑end buying process. Our environment is fast‑paced and collaborative, offering significant exposure across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong initiative, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for product. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop within a dynamic, growing brand.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Analysis

Conduct detailed analysis of sales performance, customer buying patterns, and product lifecycle data to guide range planning and optimise assortment strategy.

Market Intelligence

Analyse competitor activity, pricing strategies, and new product launches to ensure the brand maintains a strong competitive position and responds effectively to market shifts.

Trend Forecasting

Identify emerging consumer trends through social media, influencers, fashion shows, and industry reports to anticipate future demand and guide product selection. Range Planning Contribute to range planning by combining trend forecasting, sales analysis, and competitive insights to shape collections that meet both brand and commercial objectives.

Range Review

Collaborate with the Design team during range reviews to refine and develop assortments that reflect the brand identity while ensuring strong commercial performance and the creation of future best sellers.

Skills & Experience

Analytical Ability

Comfort with data, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and key performance indicators (KPIs) like sell-through, mark-up, and Open to Buy (OTB).

Trend Awareness

Strong, intuitive, and evidence-based understanding of fashion trends. Commercial Awareness: A focus on profitability, cost management, and margin negotiation.

Negotiation & Communication

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with production team to secure favourable terms.

Organization

High level of organisation to manage multiple collections, deadlines, and critical paths.

Creativity

A keen eye for style and the ability to spot unique pieces that set the brand apart.

What We Offer

Opportunity to grow within a dynamic womenswear brand Exposure to all areas of Buying and business operations Collaborative and supportive team environment

Posted 2026-05-15

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