Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 designer fashion brands at exceptional prices of up to 70% off.

Strong relationships with leading luxury brands elevate THE OUTNET, with a dedicated buying team in London purchasing over 90% of stock direct. THE OUTNET is renowned for high-end designer collaborations, offering unique and limited-edition exclusives for its discerning global customers alongside in-house label Iris & Ink.

THE OUTNET caters to a global audience with a local and tailored approach, offering local language sites in the Middle East and Japan and native checkout for all markets. With a focus on exceptional customer service, THE OUTNET offers a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, inspiring editorial content, express worldwide shipping to over 100 countries and customer care services in 11 languages, available 24/7, 365 days a year. THE OUTNET is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.

THE OUTNET are now seeking a talented Buying Manager to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:

Location: Our Westfield office in London

Reporting into: Head of Buying

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
• A pension that both you and the company contribute too
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

• Develop and lead seasonal Buying strategies in conjunction with category Buyers and key stakeholders
• Inspire and motivate the Buy team to be strategic when planning to achieve margin targets and objectives set
• Ensure the Open-to-Buys (OTB) for respective areas are met to achieve business KPI's sales, margin, full price sell thru and total sell thru targets
• Direct global pricing and product strategy across all territories
• Deputise for the Head of Buying and to ensure full participation in the trading meetings and WSSI re-forecasts
• Trend forecast and range plan with THE OUTNET Fashion Director
• Maintain and develop new and existing vendor relationships
• Ensure all Buying categories build a cohesive, commercial and innovative range with global reach
• Work cross functionally with all key stakeholders to ensure product and ranges are maximised and pushed through all sales channels creatively
• Consistently have the team negotiate the most competitive payment and trade terms and discounts for our Buy
• Cover Market and lead the Buy process - with feedback to Buying and Merchandising Managers
• Take ownership of order submission and final approval of seasonal buy
• Champion and lead a culture of collaboration and team spirit, encouraging constructive challenge.
• Grow, develop and retain a world class team, to ensure the efficient and effective deployment of people and resources within budget.
• Consistently drive the team to negotiate the most competitive payment terms and discounts for our Buy.
• Manage annual travel budget for the teams and work with the Head of Buying on mapping out best practice for all travel for the Buying team.
• Set and review targets and objectives with team members on a regularly basis aligned to HR policies and procedures.
• Update team of operating plans, strategic business developments and changes and ensure they function effectively to achieve THE OUTNET's business goals

• Extensive proven experience as a Buying Manager or Senior Buyer in multi-branded buying within the luxury fashion retail space
• Ability to talk knowledgeably about brands, trends and the luxury customer
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the creative flair to drive a business forward
• Strong numeracy, analytical and computer skills
• Proven track record of delivering incremental sales growth in a commercial environment
• Ability to demonstrate significant previous experience of leading and working in cross functional teams
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks and ability to create business opportunities and follow through
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Professional with excellent communication skills, strong rapport building
• Experience leading by example
• Pro-active nature and ability to constantly improve THE OUTNET offering.
• Brand ambassador mind-set and represent the business both internally and externally when in market.
• Desire to be the best and provide exceptional customer value and experience.