Assistant Buyer

In The Style; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand in Greater Manchester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support product development and deliver on-trend items. The role involves maintaining market knowledge, developing exciting products, negotiating with suppliers, and managing critical paths to meet delivery timelines. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, be highly organized, and demonstrate resilience in a dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to empower a team while contributing to the overall success of product lines.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain clear knowledge and understanding of customer needs.
• Solid research skills to keep up with market trends.
• Experience in product development and range building.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of customer needs and market trends.
• Support the Buyer in developing exciting products.
• Negotiate costs to achieve business targets.
• Manage critical path to meet delivery dates.
• Review sales data to improve future product offerings.
• Empower and manage team effectively.

Skills

Great Communicator

Excellent Organisation

Reactive & Adaptable

Resilient

Good listener

Great management skills

Job description

At In The Style, we empower our customers to be brave, embrace body confidence, and love themselves for who they are. Our message is clear: be who you are, not what you think you should be. Collaborations are in our DNA, providing a unique approach to products you wont find anywhere else. Our collections celebrate inclusivity, designed for everyone, regardless of shape or size. We are on a journey to attract new consumers and turn them into brand advocates, whether through our trend drops, our new fits sub-brand, or our renowned influencer edits.

The purpose of the Assistant Buyer is to contribute to the success of their product team by being a team player, delivering on-trend products whilst meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

Customer & Brand Awareness:

• Maintain clear knowledge and understanding of our ITS girl and what she needs from us.
• Constantly research and keep up to date with our competitors to ensure we are in line with or ahead of the key players in our market.

Range Building & Product Development:

• Support your Buyer in developing new and exciting products that will exceed the ITS girls' needs and expectations whilst considering seasonal trends & commerciality.

Negotiation and Supplier Management:

• Work hard to ensure the best costs are negotiated and delivered to the business to achieve targets and support the success of your product area.

Critical Path Management:

• Maintaining critical path following sign off to ensure lead times are met and all styles hit delivery dates
• Assisting the buyer and designer with product range and building new collections for sign off.
• Attending fit sessions, ensuring the fit of the garments is commercial and appropriate and fits are sealed in a timely manner.

Reviewing Trade:

• Reviewing best and worst sales, making suggestions for ways to improve the product going forward, highlighting any risks for future product launches and recommending repeats where appropriate.

BIM:

• Hitting targeted BIM throughout the season to ensure the best position for the business going into product launches. Where this cannot happen, highlighting to senior staff and explaining the implications

New In Reports:

• Using new report from BAA to suggest missed opportunities within the product and/or new development ideas that could enhance sales of the product area.

Managing Team:

• Support and treat BAA fairly, empowering them to develop in their role & be their best self within the workplace. Manage up with relation to Buyer/Senior Buyer, anticipating their needs and requirements, supporting the team where necessary to ensure the best results can be delivered by the team.

Profile:

• Great Communicator
• Excellent Organisation
• Reactive & Adaptable
• Resilient
• Good listener
• Great management skills