Fashion Accessories Buyer needed at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A dynamic fashion retail Company is looking for an experienced Fashion Accessories Buyer with a strong balance of creative trend insight and commercial buying expertise.
• The role focuses on sourcing, developing, and managing seasonal fashion accessories across multiple categories, ensuring ranges are trend-relevant, commercially viable, and delivered within cost, quality, and timing requirements for local and export markets.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify upcoming fashion trends, colours, materials, and motifs relevant to the local and export retail markets.
• Develop and manage seasonal range plans in collaboration with design, sales, and planning teams.
• Brief, develop, and manage products with international suppliers and factories to ensure brand alignment, quality standards, and competitive pricing.
• Conduct ongoing competitor and market analysis to maintain a strong market position in trend-driven accessories.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage supplier relationships to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor order progress in coordination with import, logistics, and merchandising teams.
• Analyse sales and stock performance to identify repeat opportunities, slow-moving stock, and assortment improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and retail teams to align product ranges with promotional and display strategies.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Management, or Business.
• 3–5 years’ experience in buying or product development within fashion, accessories, or kidswear.
• Experience in FMCG or mass retail environments is advantageous.
• Proven experience working with international suppliers, preferably in the Far East.
• Strong trend forecasting, analytical, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including costing, sales analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally and internationally.