Buying Manager, Menswear

Role: Manager – Buying, Menswear

Buying Managers lead product selection, range planning, and vendor negotiations for the menswear apparel category.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with developing private label ranges for Menswear, commercial acumen, proven experience managing P&L, and a sharp eye for seasonal fashion trends. They take full ownership of their assigned category, end to end.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Range Planning

• Develop and execute the seasonal buying strategy.
• Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to build a compelling product range.
• Partner with Design and Planning teams to ensure alignment with brand direction and assortment needs.

Financial & Business Management

• Own category-level P&L, ensuring revenue, margin, and sell-through targets are met.
• Monitor weekly performance, analyze KPIs, and take corrective action to optimize sales and profitability.
• Manage OTB in collaboration with the Planning team.
• Build profit margin into product pricing.

Vendor Management & Negotiation

• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers across key sourcing markets.
• Negotiate costs, margins, payment terms, and delivery timelines to maximize profitability.
• Source new suppliers to drive innovation and cost efficiency.

Product Development & Execution

• Oversee sampling, product development, and approvals in line with brand quality standards.
• Ensure timely order placement, tracking, and shipment follow-up.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with VM, Marketing, and Retail teams on seasonal launches and promotions.
• Work with QC teams to ensure product quality and compliance.