HEAD OF MENSWEAR BUYING

About UsLegend London is one of the UK’s fastest-growing menswear brands, worn by tastemakers, creatives, and ambitious men worldwide. We combine innovative fabrics with cutting-edge silhouettes to create products that look sharp, feel premium, and move with confidence.Our DNA lives at the intersection of smart/casual tailoring and elevated streetwear essentials, and we’re just getting started.We’re now hiring a Head of Menswear Buying to lead our product strategy, ensure commercial performance, and continue delivering menswear that sets the pace, not follows it.The RoleAs Head of Menswear Buying, you'll own and drive the menswear product strategy across all categories. From fabric discovery to category scaling, your decisions will shape the product direction and bottom line of the brand.You must be fluent in both streetwear and smart/casual styles, with a strong commercial instinct and a deep knowledge of fabric innovation, market trends, and what men actually want to wear next.You’ll work cross-functionally with design, merchandising, and marketing (remotely) to execute with precision and speed.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the menswear buying function with full commercial and strategic ownershipIdentify and source innovative, high-performance fabrics that elevate our product quality and point of differenceStay ahead of trends and category shifts in both smart/casual and streetwear segmentsBuild data-informed, margin-conscious range plans with a focus on bestsellers and new hero productsCollaborate with design to align seasonal direction, silhouette, and fitManage supplier relationships globally and negotiate best-in-class commercial termsMonitor weekly sell-through, margins, and category performance to make fast, impactful decisionsOwn seasonal and in-season budgets and ensure profit targets are hitMaintain speed-to-market through tight critical path managementLead and develop a growing team of buyers and assistants to deliver with excellenceRequirements5+ years experience in a senior menswear buying role, preferably within a fast-paced eCommerce or DTC brandDeep understanding of both tailored smart/casualwear and modern streetwearObsessed with trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging fabric technologiesStrong commercial instinct with a proven record of scaling product categories profitablyExperienced in working remotely and independently while collaborating across teamsHighly analytical and comfortable making data-led decisionsA confident leader who holds a high standard and thrives in a high-performance cultureWhat We OfferFully remote role (UK-based preferred for ease of collaboration)Competitive salary & performance-based bonusProduct gifting 'staff discountsA chance to shape the future of one of the most ambitious menswear brands in the UKHigh-autonomy, high-responsibility role in a culture that rewards resultsThis is a role for a buyer who wants more than just a seat at the table. It’s for someone ready to lead the product vision of a brand on track to redefine menswear.Apply now, and in your application, please give us a brief answer to the following questions:Which menswear product have you successfully scaled in the past, and what was your process from identifying the opportunity to executing it?How would you build a product strategy that serves both our Smart/Casual and Streetwear customers without diluting brand identity?What do you believe separates a “good” product from a category-defining product, and how would you ensure Legend only launches the latter?

Created: 2025-07-24