Assistant Buyer

Reporting to the Head of Buying/Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in shaping ranges that resonate with the target customer while hitting sales and margin targets. About the client: Our client is a well-known fashion retailer with a strong, established market position and a collaborative, performance-driven Product and Creative team. They offer genuine career progression within their buying and leadership pipeline, along with overseas travel exposure to research trends and build seasonal strategy. About the role: Reporting to the Head of Buying/Senior Buyer, this role plays a key part in shaping ranges that resonate with the target customer while hitting sales and margin targets. You'll stay ahead of international fashion trends, contributing to seasonal range planning and helping the wider buying team balance style, colour, and shape across categories. From reviewing fabric options and managing print/fabric packs, to attending fit sessions and working through critical path deadlines, you'll be hands-on throughout the product development journey. Beyond product, you'll build strong relationships across the business — collaborating with Design, Production, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising teams, and spending regular time in-store to stay connected with customers and competitors. You'll also take ownership of trend and performance reporting, keeping senior stakeholders informed on what's working and what's next. About you: At least a year's experience in fashion retail buying and women's retail Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills Genuine passion for fashion, fabrication, and commercial decision-making Organised, proactive, and comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving retail environment Open to domestic and international travel as required #J-18808-Ljbffr