Buyer
- Field: Retail
- Deadline: 2026-01-26 10:01
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: £35,000 (up to £40,000 for exceptional experience) - South Manchester
Are you a commercially minded Buyer with experience across branded textiles, homewares, furnishings, lighting or even drinkware? Then we want to hear from your! Kasmir Associates are recruiting for this growing branded products business in South Manchester.
About the Role
As Buyer, you’ll play a key role in developing trend-led, commercially successful product ranges for the UK, Europe and the USA
What You’ll Be Doing
* Developing and delivering innovative, on-trend product ranges for multiple markets
* Analysing performance data to inform future buying decisions
* Bringing fresh product and fabric ideas, staying ahead of trends
* Managing and maintaining comprehensive range plans
* Negotiating prices, terms and MOQs to achieve commercial targets
* Creating spec documents and ensuring all samples meet required standards
* Managing critical paths to ensure on-time development and licensor approvals
* Conducting comp shops and market research to identify new opportunities
* Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers across China, Pakistan, India, Turkey and more
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in Buying, Sourcing, Manufacturing or Product Development within branded products or the above categories
* Strong commerciality with the ability to manage costings and hit price points
* Confident negotiator with experience working directly with factories
* Excellent attention to detail, especially around product quality and spec accuracy
* Strong communication skills, written and verbal
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and wider MS Office
Why Apply?
* Brand new role with scope to influence a
* Opportunity to work across a variety of product areas
* Working in a fun and creative environment
* Collaborative and creative environment
* Hybrid working patter, and flexible hours
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