Menswear Buyer - MP Activewear

 

Buyer – MP Activewear.

Location: THG HQ - 7-9 Sunbank Ln, Altrincham WA15 0AF

The role will report into the Head of Product on the MP Activewear Clothing and will involve working closely with the design team, merchandisers and garment technologists to oversee and deliver high quality product and drive the brand ambition forward.

The role will report into the Head of Product on the MP Activewear Clothing and will involve working closely with the design team, merchandisers and garment technologists to oversee and deliver high quality product and drive the brand ambition forward. An exciting period to join the brand on a growth category and work as part of a great team.  

As a Menswear Buyer You'll:

• Responsible for the menswear category with an assistant buyer.  
• Driving the ambition of the brand by looking at growth opportunities and clearly understand product trend and opportunities. Influencing strategic plans and developments. 
• Working with design to develop and deliver core and seasonal ranges, clear understanding of the customer and the markets. Ability to interpret trend for sportswear. Overseeing range frameworks in all commercial aspects. 
• Clear vision on supplier strategy and drive the supply base forward working closely with the sourcing team. Ensuring you are working to a true partnership that will develop best results with suppliers.  
• Driving margin improvements within the category.  
• Responding to competitor analysis and reviewing competitors in different global markets. 
• Working with merchandising team to plan, manage and challenge the buy and profit targets at all times. Reviewing trading action plans. 
• Drive product quality, fit and customer metrics delivering solutions and new innovation working closely with garment tech and quality team.  
• Working collaboratively on sustainability across areas of product development. 
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships across all areas of the business. 
• Working with brand team to deliver evolution plan. 
• Collaborating with the influencer team on developing partnerships.  

Role Requirements: 

• Buyer / Junior Buyer with experience in Sportswear product. 
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring teams. 
• Commercial awareness of sportswear market. 
• Financial and analytical ability, ability to review and react to performance. 
• Experience of Far East and European travel and sourcing from various locations. 
• Clear critical path management across category to deliver to deadlines. 
• Manage clear KPI’s budgets and margin targets on sizeable category. 
• Excellent communicator / ability to form strong working relationships. 
• Negotiation skills. 

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
• Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service. 
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 
• Buy back up to 3 days each year. 
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is provided by Bupa. 
• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
• Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office. 
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 
• On-site staff shop. 
• Access to on-site barber. 
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1,000 when they pass their probation. 
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. 
• We are an equal opportunities employer. 

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

Please email talent@thg.com if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don’t need to disclose your disability or condition; you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you’re not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.