Head of Product

Head of Buying | Manchester | Salary DOE

We're not just looking for a manager; we're looking for someone who lives and breathes fashion, thrives on the creative process, and is excited to push boundaries while driving profit. This is a rare opportunity to make a true impact on the brand's future, working alongside some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry.

We're looking for a bold, innovative, and commercially-minded leader to take the reins of our Product Team. This role isn't just about overseeing design or buying - it's about driving the entire product vision to ensure it's fresh, profitable, and above all, speaks directly to our customers. If you're a trend-savvy, strategy-driven visionary with a deep understanding of how to balance creativity with business growth, then we want to hear from you.

Head of Buying Benefits:

- Flexible hours
- Hybrid working
- Competative Salary

As The Head of Buying:

• Lead & Inspire: Motivate and develop the Product Team, ensuring they have the tools, skills, and direction to create groundbreaking designs while maintaining the commercial focus that drives the business.
• Shape the Vision: Execute the vision of the Creative Director, turning big ideas into actionable, profitable products that capture the essence of the brand.
• Market Intelligence: Always be one step ahead by identifying trends, researching consumer demands, and predicting what will make customers tick.
• You'll define the seasonal colour palette, graphic direction, and overall product strategy.
• Balance Innovation & Profit: Bring fresh, innovative, and trend-led ideas to the table, but also make sure they align with commercial goals.
• Collaborate & Execute: Work seamlessly with Buying, Design, Tech, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to create a product mix that maximises revenue opportunities.
• Maximise Sales: Be data-driven, working closely with the Buying and Merchandising teams to refine SKU plans, ensuring the right product is in the right category at the right time.
• Supplier Relationships: Nurture key relationships with current suppliers and scout for new ones, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring quality and cost are both delivered.
• You'll ensure product standards are met and exceeded while maintaining competitive margins.
• Global Insight: Travel to trade shows, fashion capitals, and factories to stay at the cutting edge of the industry,
• Critical Path Management: Own the product development calendar, making sure all deadlines are hit, and teams are aligned to deliver on time, every time.

What You'll Bring as a Head of Buying:

• Design Savvy Meets Business Smarts: You have a creative eye and the technical knowledge to make it happen, but you also understand how to balance trendsetting with profitability. You know how to get the best product at the best margins without compromising on standards.
• Trend-Forward & Process-Driven: You live and breathe trends, but you also know how to make them work for the business. Your ability to forecast and execute is key to driving our product strategy.
• Technical Expertise: Your understanding of fabrics, manufacturing techniques, and garment construction means you can work closely with the tech team to ensure the product is both on-trend and fit-for-purpose.
• Leadership with a Creative Edge: With years of experience managing product teams, you know how to lead with clarity, empower creativity, and motivate your team to deliver outstanding work while maintaining focus on commercial results.
• Commercial Acumen: You're highly organised, analytical, and can keep a close eye on margins, budgets, and KPIs. You know how to allocate resources effectively, and you're just as comfortable managing product costings and sample budgets as you are inspiring your design team.
• Adaptable & Agile: The fashion world moves fast. You can pivot when necessary and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Passion for Product: Above all, you love product. You're as obsessed with the process as you are with the end result, and you're driven to make each collection better than the last.

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