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Job Descrption

The Buyer is responsible for managing their department and reports into the Buying Manager. This role includes management and coaching of their team, creating, and delivering a range in line with the Product Framework and concept. Managing the supply base to create amazing product that meets Boden quality standards.

Flexible hybrid working
• Targeted annual bonus scheme
• Generous Boden clothing allowance and 30% discount on all current clothing ranges
• Holiday increase with years of service
• Portal with an array of discounts and cashback offers on retail and entertainment
• Group personal pension scheme and life insurance cover
• 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
• Free onsite parking, teas & coffee stations and subsidised café with free toast for breakfast

Clear understanding of our brand, customer, and competitors in all trading regions and ensure that all decisions made are customer focused.

Strategy – Create a clear Product Framework, including attributes... each season based on trade learnings, brand direction, customer insight and new opportunities.

Trade the department on a weekly basis, be quick to respond, identify opportunities, risk and find solutions.

Work closely with the Designers, Technicians and Merchandisers from the start of the development stage to ensure the designs align with the Product Framework and placed with the right suppliers to meet quality and margin targets. Build and present a balanced, commercial range working closely with Design and Merchandising in line with the Framework and budgets.

Continually looking for opportunities through cross costing, new areas of development and risks.

Build strong relationships with suppliers and lead supplier performance reviews.

Continually assess supply base, ensuring you’re buying from the right source and COO to deliver best price, quality, reliability, flexibility and lead times.

Critical Path – Lead the department Critical Path to ensure deliveries are on time and delays are escalated to management with solutions. Ensure deadlines are met taking appropriate action to avoid delivery delays.

Support the team with understanding quality needs and standards.

Ensure garments are always fitted on time and with fit & flatter in mind helping to reduce returns.

Management – Get the best out of your team by motivating, developing and coaching, always keeping the brand values in mind.

Hold weekly 121s and performance reviews setting clear, measurable objectives and giving regular feedback.

Recognise talent and manage underperformance.

Be creative and have a keen eye for detail

Excel and Microsoft Office skills

We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

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