Buyer - Western Wear - Retail

Responsible to source new merchandise and review existing items to ensure products remain competitive.

Maximize profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.

Keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role.

Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels.

Managing plans for stock levels; reacting to changes in demand and logistics.

Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products; negotiating terms of contract.

Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed.

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.

Constant analysis of data and liaison between the front end and marketing team to know what is moving and not moving to ensure supply meets demand.