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Dresses buyer - 12 month FTC

locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: 29/10/2026
ExpiresExpires: 28/11/2026
Buying
5 - 10 years of experience
£45,000 - £55,000 per year

Dresses Buyer – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

We’re looking for a trend-driven Dresses Buyer to develop an exciting, commercially successful collection that reflects our customer and responds to the latest market trends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver trend-led, commercially balanced dress collections.
  • Drive product strategy, sales, margin and profitability.
  • Manage OTB, in-season trading, reorders and markdowns.
  • Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, quality and lead times.
  • Analyse sales, trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Design, Merchandising and wider teams to deliver the seasonal range.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in dresses buying and product development.
  • Strong trend awareness and commercial acumen.
  • Experience managing OTB, trading and supplier negotiations.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
  • A proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Years of experience

  • 5 - 10 years of experience

Salary range

  • £45,000 - £55,000 per year