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Oh Polly is looking for a Head of Buying based in London or Dubai to lead one of the most critical functions in the business. This is a hands-on role for someone who is deeply trend-obsessed, commercially minded, and confident working directly with the Founder in a fast-paced, environment. You will be a true decision-maker, owning the buy from concept to shaping the product direction of the brand alongside the Founder, and ensuring Oh Polly stays ahead of social trends, and commercial opportunity.
Job Responsibility:
Own the global buying strategy across categories, ensuring all product decisions are commercially strong, trend-relevant and on-brand
Make decisive calls on range planning, pricing, and risk
Balance creativity with margin, sell-through and speed to market
Act as a senior decision-maker, with accountability for wins and misses
Work closely with the Founder on product direction, range sign-off and seasonal vision
Confidently challenge ideas when appropriate, using data, trend insight and market intelligence
Take feedback directly and professionally
adapt quickly
Come up with trends and ideas to keep on top of our competitors
Be on top of social media, culture, influencers, celebrities and global trends
Translate TikTok, Instagram, and lifestyle moments into fast, commercial product opportunities
Regularly present trend direction, competitive insights and new opportunities to the Founder and wider product team
Work hand-in-hand with Design to shape silhouettes, fabrics, colour palettes and finishes
Ensure design creativity is aligned with commercial viability and customer demand
Push for innovation while protecting brand DNA
Build and maintain strong relationships with factories and suppliers
Work closely with the production and technical teams to ensure quality, cost, speed and feasibility
Be involved in product development from initial concept through to final bulk approval
Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Production, Technical, Marketing and Ecommerce
Ensure buying decisions support wider business goals, launches and campaigns
Be hands-on when needed this is not a purely strategic role
Requirements:
7+ years’ experience in buying with a relevant brand
at least 3+ years in a senior role
trend forecasting and seasonal product planning
assortment planning with focus on best sellers and margin management
vendor and supplier negotiation, including international sourcing
inventory management and stock optimisation
data-driven decision-making using sales and performance analytics
leadership and team management experience
knowledge of fashion, digital-first, and social commerce trends
cross-functional collaboration with design, social, marketing, and operations teams