Assistant Buyer

Overview

Assistant Buyer Menswear | Leeds | 2 days WFH | £28k pa

We are recruiting an Assistant Buyer within Menswear, for our client on the outskirts of Leeds. As the Assistant Buyer you will play a key role in supporting the buying function across product development, range management and trading activity. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role, ideal for someone passionate about product, with strong organisational skills and a desire to progress towards a Junior Buyer position.

You will work closely with the Senior Menswear Buyer and wider Buying team to help deliver a compelling, commercial and on-brand product range.

• Support the Buyer with product range selection and development
• Own and maintain all departmental spreadsheets and product set-up tracking
• Prepare competitive retail analysis, including pricing, range size and product design reviews
• Compile and analyse product performance reports, including best-seller and trading reports
• Support the production of range sign-off and range selection documentation
• Manage the department critical path to ensure key milestones are met
• Communicate with suppliers regarding samples, submissions and approvals
• Manage the photography process: tracking samples, preparing for shoots and liaising with Studio and Marketing teams
• Review catalogue layouts to ensure product details are accurate and aligned
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing more efficient processes and ways of working
• Where appropriate, support the management of Buying Assistant workload and task prioritisation
• Maintain tidy, organised sample and working areas
• Support ad-hoc projects as directed by the Buyer
• Actively engage in development and training to progress towards a Junior Buyer role

• A graduate with a degree in Fashion Buying (or a related discipline), or
• An experienced Buying Assistant with a minimum of 3 years experience

You will have a genuine passion for product and product development, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You will be organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.