Buyer - Clothing

About the Role

Join Sainsbury's Direct to Door (DTD) team as a Buyer specializing in Clothing. This position offers the chance to influence one of the company's most dynamic categories by shaping product selection, pricing, and sustainability efforts. You will operate in a fast-moving retail environment focused on delivering customer-centered and commercially viable clothing ranges.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end buying and selling strategy for the Clothing category ensuring a well-curated, compelling product range.
• Select products that balance quality, innovation, customer relevance, and value while considering sustainability and ethical sourcing.
• Analyze financial, market, and customer data to identify growth opportunities and cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Technical, and Design teams to optimize product development and supplier performance.
• Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships and lead supplier base improvements.
• Influence internal stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning within the wider Clothing team.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to guide future category direction.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues on the team.

Candidate Profile

You should be an experienced retail buyer with proven commercial acumen, particularly in clothing. Your capability to leverage data for decision-making, endorsement of customer experience, and skill in supplier negotiations are essential. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring resilience and agility to challenges, and hold a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated retail buying experience with success in supplier negotiation and management.
• Advanced analytical skills with confidence handling financial and market data.
• Proven track record designing and executing effective category plans.
• Excellent communication and ability to work across multiple functions effectively.
• A proactive, positive attitude geared towards continuous development.
• Committed to upholding legal, ethical, and sustainability standards.

Benefits and Perks

• Employee discount starting at 10% (in-store and online at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat), often rising to 15%.
• Participation in pension schemes and life insurance coverage.
• Eligibility for a performance-related bonus up to 10% of salary.
• Generous annual leave with option to buy additional leave.
• Financial benefits including season ticket loans, cycle to work, health cash plans, salary advances, and extensive retailer discounts.
• Access to employee support programs for wellbeing.
• Paid parental leave: up to 26 weeks' maternity or adoption pay, and up to 4 weeks’ paternity pay.