Assistant Buyer - Menswear

We are working with a contemporary fashion brand with a strong product handwriting and a customer led approach to design.

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer across the menswear category. You will play a key role in range development, supplier management, and the smooth delivery of product through the end to end critical path.

This role is based in London and offers hybrid working.

• Supporting the Buyer with the full buying process for menswear, from initial range planning through to order placement and delivery.
• Working closely with Merchandising and Design to develop product in line with the seasonal strategy.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting cost negotiations and supplier performance.
• Owning elements of the critical path, tracking key dates and proactively escalating risks.
• Managing approvals for fabrics, colours and components.
• Using trade analysis, historical performance, and competitor shop reports to help shape a focused, well balanced range.
• Preparing for and contributing to range reviews, presenting product and performance insights as well as trends.
• Partnering with Technical to support fit and quality, helping to manage fit comments, understand construction risks, and follow up on actions.

• Previous buying experience within menswear, with ownership of an area.
• Commercially minded with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working cross functionally with Merchandising, Design and Technical, contributing to product development.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communicator with confident presentation skills.
• Positive, flexible approach with a genuine willingness to learn.