Fashion Assistant Buyer

Multi-channel retailer require an Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team by sourcing commercially viable product ranges, that align with the company's buying strategy and market trends.

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You will be involved in:

• Negotiation support
• Supplier relationship management to arrange fabric and product developments
• Assisting the buyer with range building
• Review lab dips, bulk fabric and trim approval submissions
• Manage the department critical path
• Trend Analysis and market research
• Analysing buying performance data
• Preparing and presenting reports and presentations on product performance
• Sample management

Key requirements

• Experience in a commercial buying office (ideally in fashion or homeware or related products) as a Buying Assistant, Trainee or Assistant with focus on own-brand/development. xwzovoh
• Knowledge of the buying cycle, critical paths and sample management
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabric
• Creative flair

• Salary up to £30,000
• Flex start/finish times
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office and 2 from home

Candidates must be based in the UK and in commuting distance to Leeds and surrounding areas or able to relocate to the area. Remote working is not available