Assistant Buyer

Accessories Assistant Buyer | Central London | Menswear | Premium Fashion | Circa £30,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working

This is a renowned UK and international high-street retailer with a rich legacy in menswear, known for our trend-setting collections. They're a tight-knit, dynamic team, who are seeking an Assistant Buyer with a passion for accessories to work closely with the Buyer and drive product development and trading in this exciting area.

Benefits:

• Hybrid / flexible working
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Pension
• Travel Scheme
• Bonus

Assistant Buyer Responsibilities:

• Track daily sales and weekly trade, ensuring all actions for your categories are executed efficiently.
• Present Monday trade notes and key actions to the team, including your Head of and Director.
• Collaborate daily with your Merchandising team to manage rebuys, phasing, cancellations, and newness through OTB.
• Liaise confidently with the supply base, always fostering strong relationships with clear, concise communication.
• Gather and assess initial costs for any style you plan to include in your range.
• Negotiate costs effectively, balancing value and quality.
• Understand and apply pricing structures strategically.
• Support the Buyer and Designer with clear and effective sample briefs.
• Assist the BAA with daily admin tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Stay on top of market trends, influencers, and fashion movements through active research.
• Monitor the market for new promotions, collaborations, and launches.
• Manage the critical path, ensuring timely communication of any delays to the wider team.
• Propose and implement solutions to critical path issues such as delays, shortages, and cancellations.
• Oversee samples and approval processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Attend all fit sessions and provide input where needed.
• Assist with production samples for studio imagery shoots.
• Support the Buyer in supplier meetings, lessons learned, and range-building discussions.

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