Buyers Assistant | Fashion & Homewear Brand | Leeds | Circa £25,000
Benefits
* Flexibility that works for you - hybrid options with just 2 days a week in the office.
* Career growth - clear progression paths and development programmes to turn your role into a career.
* Inclusive culture - a business that values individuality, fairness, and talent above all.
* Brilliant benefits - competitive salary, pension, healthcare cash plan, and 37 days holiday.
* Amazing discounts - exclusive savings across our much-loved brands.
Overview Of The Role & Brand
We're looking for a switched-on, ambitious BAA to join our Buying team. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn the ropes of the full buying cycle, build your confidence in a fast-paced environment, and work closely with suppliers, factories, and internal teams to bring exciting product ranges to life.
The Buyers Assistant Role
* Owning and maintaining the critical path, ensuring deliveries, approvals, and key dates are on track.
* Coordinating and chasing suppliers/factories for handovers, fit comments, lab dips, and approvals.
* Managing the full sample process - organising, tracking, despatching, and prepping samples for sign-off meetings, shoots, PR, and trade reviews.
* Supporting the Assistant Buyer with range selection and product briefs, keeping fabrics, trims, costings, and comp shop insights organised and ready.
* Inputting and maintaining accurate merchandise files and systems (EKR/matrix).
* Partnering with Merchandising, Studio, and E-Com to make sure stock launches online with the right imagery, copy, and timing.
* Attending fit sessions with QA, ensuring all notes and approvals are logged and actioned.
* Keeping the department running smoothly with top-notch admin, filing, housekeeping, and communication.
What We're Looking For
* Tenacious, organised, and not afraid of numbers.
* Calm under pressure with sharp attention to detail.
* Confident communicator who loves building relationships.
* A genuine passion for fashion, trends, and product.
* Personable, friendly, and proactive - someone who thrives in a team but can also take ownership.
This is your chance to gain hands-on exposure to buying, develop supplier relationships, and set the foundations for a successful career in fashion.
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