The Company
A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer - Hybrid, (Men’s fashion and sportswear) to work for a Fashion Retailer
The successful candidate will work closely to support the Buyer and wider team to ensure that sales, stock and margin targets are achieved. You will have bundles of passion and energy to successfully drive and contribute to all ranges. Contract Role 9 - 12 months
Responsible for
1. Build a relationship with suppliers as well as Buying, Merchandising and Quality Control teams.
2. Engage with the Creative and Ecommerce team to ensure productive relationships.
3. Assist the Buyer to adapt styles relevant to your area.
4. Lead critical path meetings within the team, including presenting to the Buyer and Buying Manager. Being proactive by highlighting any potential issues.
5. Assist the Buyer with product development and price negotiation.
6. Develop a range with the Buyer to attract our target customer, ensuring the best price and quality.
7. Analysis of sales and performance for direct and retail, to enable trade reactions to be implemented where required.
8. All day-to-day administration required to assist the Buyer and ensure the efficient buying of product.
9. Being commercially aware of our competitors and their seasonal product and price changes.
10. Highly organised and keep on top of key...