The Frolic Junior Buyer

Role Overview

The Junior Buyer is responsible for supporting the delivery of a commercial, trend-focused product range that aligns with Frolic’s brand strategy. This role manages key elements of the buying process, including costing, range planning, supplier communication, fit sessions, and cross-functional collaboration. The Junior Buyer will work closely with the Design, Merchandising, and Production teams, while engaging directly with suppliers to ensure high-quality, on-brand product.

Key Responsibilities

Costing & Supplier Management

·        Negotiate all product costings across the department, covering approximately:

100 styles per month × 10 months + 6 × 50 swim and beachwear styles

·        Work closely with the China team and directly with selected global suppliers to manage development, pricing, and production.

·        Ensure competitive margins and timely decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

Range Building & Pricing

·        Propose RRPs using Frolic’s established pricing architecture.

·        Maintain and update the range plan tool, ensuring accuracy and alignment with commercial targets.

·        Provide clear, actionable range feedback to Designers to support development and trend direction.

·        Manage direction and alignment for the ASOS range, ensuring suitability and commerciality for the account.

Product Development & Process Management

·        Attend weekly fit sessions (approx. 6 hours per week) to support product quality, fit consistency, and on-brand execution.

·        Ensure full adherence to the critical path, escalating risks or delays as needed.

·        Support fabric approvals in partnership with Design and Technical teams, ensuring suitability for end use.

·         Resolve and support critical path queries with China and Turkey, maintaining smooth development flow.

·        Prepare for and participate in Customer product calls for every collection, aligning product with market needs.

Trading & Reporting

·        Contribute to seasonal and in-season range analysis, identifying opportunities based on performance and trend for the customer.

·        Support preparation for key meetings, sharing data, insights, and recommendations.

Travel

·        Attend buying trips as required, supporting supplier meetings, sourcing, and product development.

·        Experience as an Assistant Buyer or established Junior Buyer within fashion; multi-product experience advantageous.

·        Strong negotiation skills with experience costing across multiple suppliers or regions.

·        Solid understanding of product development, garment construction, and fit.

·        Highly organised with resilience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

·        Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with suppliers and internal teams.

·        Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret performance and identify opportunities.

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office