Quest Search & Selection are currently recruiting for a Senior Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer in sourcing and negotiating product ranges across womenswear categories, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and delivery against agreed KPI targets.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-channel fashion retailer operating across eCommerce, retail stores, and subscription platforms. The business is a customer-focused, B2C organisation with a strong presence in the fashion market.
Duties & Responsibilities for this Senior Assistant Buyer - fashion:
* Develop and deliver a commercially strong, profitable, own-label product range.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and quality - the category is TBC but could be Dresses, Tops, Bottoms or Wovens .
* Own and manage the critical path to ensure adherence to buying deadlines.
* Analyse sales performance, driving actions to maximise margin and minimise markdown.
* Track competitor activity to maintain a clear and competitive pricing structure.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Technical, Marketing, and Retail teams.
* Present product ranges at selection and sign-off meetings.
To be successful in this Senior Assistant Buyer - fashion:
* Ideally having of 2 years’ experience operating as a Senior/ Assistant Buyer level.
* Strong commercial acumen with solid financial awareness.
* Mush have experience within an own-brand fashion environment, from either clothing, footwear, or accessories
* Proven track record of developing profitable product ranges.
* Confident communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
* Experienced in working with suppliers, including FOB and landed cost models
The benefits of this Senior Assistant Buyer - fashion:
* 22 days Holidays
* Discount across the group
* Great head office environment (this is a fully WIO role)
* Training & development opportunities
* Free parking
If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no. JO-2603-115423