Senior Buyer

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British Fashion Brands who cares and believes in its people and the environment. If you’re interested in being part of an organisation that produces quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and provides an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading….

Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Senior Buyer to join the Buying Team in the Conduit Street Office on a Full time basis.

Job Purpose

Maximize sales and profit by driving business performance. Manage Bags and SLGs buying, oversee accessory lines, support the Head of Buying (HOB), and develop the buying team (Junior Buyers, Assistant Buyer, and Buyers Admin Assistant).

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Prepare seasonal budgets and schedules; draft and finalize orders with HOB.
• Manage orders from creation to updates, ensuring accuracy.
• Support HOB with analysis, reports, and meeting preparation.
• Monitor sales, stock, and performance; suggest initiatives to maximize sales.
• Collaborate with merchandisers and designers to create balanced, market-aligned ranges.
• Develop and support team members; delegate tasks effectively.
• Ensure timely communication and resolution of discrepancies across teams.
• Oversee deliveries, e-commerce uploads, and online merchandising.
• Organize shop visits, gather customer feedback, and identify in-store opportunities.
• Maintain competitor awareness and inform strategy with market insights.
• Ensure accurate minutes and follow-ups from meetings.
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Deep understanding of company strategy, market trends, and customer profiles.
• Problem-solving and proactive performance improvements.
• Strong awareness of sales performance, trends, and competitor activity.
• Effective workload management and support for HOB.
• Clear, professional communication under pressure.
• Team leadership with focus on training, delegation, and motivation.
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and order management systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for sales and competitor analysis.
• Knowledge of delivery windows, sale dates, and event launches.
  
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience as a Senior Buyer/Buyer in Bags, Small Leather Goods, and Accessories.
  
  
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Deliver balanced, commercial ranges.
• Develop a motivated, high-performing team.
• Resolve issues proactively and effectively.
• Improve systems and maintain high work standards.
  
  
  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: HOB, AB, BAA, COO, Retail Management, Design, Merchandising, Licensing, Wholesale.

External: Vendors and relevant external partners.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Training
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Perkbox membership: access to a wide range of perks, discounts, and wellness resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment
  
  
  

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.

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