Assistant Buyer

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Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

• Fixed Term Contract/Permanent – Full Time
• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week
• Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the Office
• Based at Lutterworth

Join our dedicated team and support the Buyer in developing and sourcing an exciting commercial range that meets customer and market requirements. Be part of shaping our product offerings and contributing to our success!

About the Company

We are LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, a world leader in the design, development and sourcing of consumer goods. Li & Fung has more than 115 years of supply chain expertise, covering everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping.

We're a global group encompassing many sectors of the retail market but what makes us unique is that we work As One.

About the Role

The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for managing department samples, overseeing critical path processes, and contributing to product development strategies, with a focus on footwear and accessories. The role requires close collaboration with the Buyer and other team members to ensure efficient product sourcing and range planning across these categories.

This role is with LF Fashion, however the successful candidate will be based at our customer's office in Lutterworth, working closely with their team.

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer who is:

• Adept at managing department samples and administration
• Capable of driving product selection and contributing to fits, overall look, and packaging solutions
• Skilled in assisting with price negotiations and maintaining awareness of market strategies and competitor profiles
• Proficient in preparing for key meetings and managing best/worst seller reports for weekly trade and seasonal planning
• Able to collaborate on marketing initiatives, including product selection and brief updates
• A team member with strong interpersonal, organisational and administration skills
• Demonstrates a passion for product

About the Recruitment Process:

If this is a role you are interested in or if you believe this role could be a good match for you, we would love to hear from you.

The interview process will consist of two interviews:

• Initial interview, with the hiring manager and a member of the HR team
• Second interview, in person, with the hiring manager and team

Please note, we are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such we are not accepting any CV’s or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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• Company pension
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Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lutterworth

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.