Assistant Buyer | Fashion | Ladieswear | Central London | £28,000 - £32,000
As part of this brands exciting growth, we're recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic head office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in the product development and creation of successful ranges.
Whether you're a Senior BAA ready to step up, or a current Assistant Buyer looking to accelerate your career in a new, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to get stuck into the full buying cycle with excellent exposure and mentorship from a seasoned Buyer.
As Assistant Buyer, You'll Be
* Passionate about ladies' fashion and commercially switched on
* Confident managing the critical path
* Solutions-focused, offering ideas to the Senior Buyer, Merchandisers, and Suppliers if challenges arise
* Involved in sourcing, initial sample requests, and the full costing process
* Preparing and managing the departmental range plan in the lead-up to sign-offs
* Working hand-in-hand with Merchandising on trade reports, delivery schedules, and critical paths
* Presenting Monday Trade with your Buyer to Senior Management
* Supporting POS and campaign activity across your category
* Regularly attending range builds, sign-off meetings, and shopping trips to spot newness
* Meeting with suppliers to develop standout new products
* Prep samples and shot lists ready for ecom teams
* Partnering with Web & Trading teams to ensure new lines are launched effectively online
* Joining weekly fit sessions alongside the Garment Tech and BAA
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
* Confident and collaborative
* An excellent communicator, with a professional and friendly approach to suppliers
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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