Assistant Buyer – Fashion

• Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
• Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
• Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
• Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
• Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
• Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
• Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
• Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
• You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.

• A passion for fashion.
• 2 years of buying experience.
• Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
• Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.

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