Assistant Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Bradford to manage product ranges and supplier relationships. This role involves driving trend-led product development and owning categories. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Healthcare cash plan

37 days holiday

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong eye for fashion and product.
• Confident in managing critical paths and supplier communications.
• Organised and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive trend-led, commercial product ranges.
• Manage the critical path end-to-end.
• Lead range builds and product selection.
• Build strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Supplier management

Trend analysis

Project management

Job description

Assistant Buyer | Leeds Area | Fashion & Homewear | £27,000 - £32,000 | + Benefits

• Flexibility that works for you - hybrid options with just 2 days a week in the office.
• Career growth - clear progression paths and development programmes to turn your role into a career.
• Inclusive culture - a business that values individuality, fairness, and talent above all.
• Brilliant benefits - competitive salary, pension, healthcare cash plan, and 37 days holiday.
• Amazing discounts - exclusive savings across our much-loved brands.

Are you a driven, ambitious Assistant Buyer looking for your next big step? Or a confident Senior BAA ready to make the leap? This is an unmissable opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognised fashion brands at a truly exciting time of growth.

As part of the dynamic head office team, you'll play a hands-on role in creating commercially successful ranges, driving product development, and spotting opportunities to push the brand forward.

Working side by side with a seasoned Buyer, you'll gain exposure across the full buying cycle, with the autonomy to own your own range and the support to take your career to the next level.

What you'll be doing as an Assistant Buyer:

• Driving trend-led, commercial product ranges by reviewing the market, analysing competitors, and spotting gaps for growth.

• Managing the critical path end-to-end from sourcing and sampling, through to costing, approvals, and delivery.

• Leading elements of range builds, sign-offs, and product selection, taking full ownership of your category.

• Building strong supplier relationships to ensure product quality, value, and timely launches.

• Preparing and presenting trade performance updates, offering solutions and new ideas to drive results.

• Collaborating with Merchandising, QA, and Garment Tech on range strategy, trade actions, and weekly fit sessions.

• Supporting campaign activity by partnering with Marketing, Web, and E-com teams to ensure launches and promotions land with impact.

• Coordinating product copy, photography, and e-com assets to reflect each product accurately and ensure a best-in-class online presentation.

• Managing all buying administration, from sample rooms to systems, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

What we're looking for:

• A passionate, commercially-minded Assistant Buyer (or Senior BAA ready to step up) with a strong eye for fashion and product.

• Confident managing critical paths, supplier communications, and cross-functional projects.

• Organised, solutions-focused, and proactive, you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.

• Someone ambitious, hands-on, and ready to make an impact in a brand that's going places.

This is more than just a buying role, it's a chance to take ownership, have a voice in shaping ranges, and accelerate your career within a brand that's both established and growing

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