Assistant Buyer

Buying and Merchandising:

Job Title: ASSISTANT BUYER

Job Definition:

• Supporting and working closely with the Buyer alongside the Merchandising team to develop a creative and balanced product range in line with Business Strategy.

Duties:

• Manage critical path on a weekly basis to ensure all deliveries run to time
• Collate information on prices
• Attend supplier meetings with Buyer
• Actively contribute to supplier meetings and initiate any developments
• Identify gaps to potentialise the range
• Undertake lab dip and fabric approvals
• Attend & contribute to fit sessions
• Report back to Buyer following competitor shop visits
• Delegate work to Buyers Admin Assistants and offer support in their development
• Deputise for Buyer in their absence

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Buyers Assistant
• Commercial awareness and creative eye
• Strong communication and networking skills at all levels
• Previous experience managing and developing junior members of staff
• Methodical approach to work
• Ability to take initiative and respond quickly to change

£22,000 - £28,000

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