Assistant Buyer

TRP Recruitment ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join a dynamic womenswear team in Greater London. This role offers the chance to engage in a collaborative buying environment where you will manage critical paths, negotiate prices, and maintain operational accuracy. The ideal candidate should be organised, analytical, and passionate about fashion. Applicants with previous experience in buying and strong commercial awareness are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Buyers Admin Assistant or Assistant Buyer.
• Experience with negotiating costs and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong product eye with excellent commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in daily department operations.
• Manage the workload of the Buyers Admin Assistant.
• Conduct trend analysis and competitive shopping.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer role at TRP Recruitment ltd. We are partnering with a fashion brand who are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic womenswear team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and fast-paced buying environment, where you'll play a key role in managing the critical path, negotiating prices, and supporting the wider Buying function.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and proactive, with a keen eye for detail. You\'ll be a positive team player with a strong commercial mindset and a genuine passion for fashion and product.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in the day-to-day running of the department.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of the Buyers Admin Assistant.
• Conduct trend analysis and competitive shopping, reviewing price architecture to ensure commercial relevance.
• Maintain smooth departmental operations, ensuring product launch processes and systems are accurate and up to date in line with the critical path.
• Prepare for meetings, ensuring samples are pulled and presented to a high standard.
• Liaise closely with Design, Merchandising, and Wholesale teams to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee master data management on the PLM system.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Buyers Admin Assistant or Assistant Buyer.
• Experience with negotiating costs and supplier relationships.
• Strong product eye with excellent commercial awareness.
• Proficient in PC applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Driven and self-motivated, with strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing, Product Management, and Production
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion