Buying Assistant Footwear Contract 9 to 12 months Leeds (LS11) Salary: £25k pa Our client a fashion retailer is looking for a Buying Assistant to join the business, this is a role which would suit a recent Fashion Graduate or a Buying Assistant looking for a fresh challenge This role provides support to the Footwear and Accessories Buyer. You will be responsible for supporting the critical path of the buying cycle through a variety of tasks. The role is largely admin based; however, you will play an active role in the buying process. Job Description for the Buying Assistant : Provide administration support to the Footwear & Accessories Buyer Collation of reports and sales information Critical path management Working cross functionally with internal departments to ensure smooth running of the day to day buying function Management of samples and the image bank Competitor analysis Awareness of upcoming trends Working closely with the supplier base Support buyer in prep for any product meeting samples and report production Liaise with internal photography studio on all samples dates for e-com photography and ensure all deadline are met and all samples shot. Skills & Abilities : Ideally you will be either a recent graduate with a degree in fashion buying or an existing Buyers assistant looking for a fresh challenge Have impeccable time management and communication skills Competent in Word, Excel and Outlook programmes Organised and proactive way of working with a great attention to detail Passionate about product and product development