Assistant Buyer

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Assistant Buyer to join a leading name in quality apparel. You will play a critical role in product development, managing relationships with suppliers, and overseeing the product lifecycle. Applicants should have industry knowledge, creativity, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a salary range of GBP27,000 - GBP31,000 and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Creative team environment

Supportive work culture

Involvement in exciting projects

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of casual and formal garments, including fabrics and constructions.
• Ability to balance product design with commercial viability.
• Expertise in managing the critical path from product development to dispatch.
• Collaborative spirit to foster strong relationships within the organisation.
• Comfort with margin calculations and supplier costings to ensure profitability.
• Strong ability to secure favourable terms with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
• Keen follower of menswear markets and innovative mindset to identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and source a commercial range of products while managing supplier relationships.
• Present innovative ranges to senior management and sales teams.
• Oversee the product development process and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate closely with QA and design teams for best garment fit and quality.
• Create seasonal product boards and CAD booklets for launches.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers while negotiating prices.
• Understand customer needs and industry trends to maximize profits.
• Work with sales teams to identify new opportunities and develop stock proposals.

Skills

Industry Knowledge

Creative Flair

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Numerical Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Trend Awareness

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Buyer!

Are you ready to step into the world of fashion and help shape the future of British smart casual clothing? Our client is a leading name in quality apparel, specialising in classic styles that stand the test of time. Based in Leeds, we are seeking a motivated and creative Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic team on a temporary to permananet contract!

Salary: GBP27,000 - GBP31,000

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Buyer, you will be at the heart of our product development process. Your contributions will significantly impact our seasonal ranges and customer offerings. Your key accountabilities will include:

• Strategy Development: Plan, design, and source a commercial range of products while managing relationships with a structured supplier base for our wholesale markets.
• Product Presentation: Present your innovative ranges and projects to senior management and the sales team, ensuring alignment ahead of customer meetings.
• Critical Path Management: Oversee the product development process and bulk orders, ensuring deadlines are met with precision.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate closely with QA and design teams to achieve the best garment fit and overall product quality.
• Seasonal Launches: Create seasonal product boards and CAD booklets for launches, showcasing our exciting new lines.
• Supplier Negotiation: Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers while negotiating the best prices without compromising quality.
• Market Insight: Understand customer needs and industry trends to maximise profits and deliver commercially viable ranges.
• Sales Support: Work hand-in-hand with sales teams to identify new opportunities and develop stock proposals.

What We're Looking For:

To excel in this role, you should possess a blend of creativity, organisational skills, and industry knowledge. Here's what you'll need:

• Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of casual and formal garments, including fabrics and constructions.
• Creative Flair: The ability to balance product design with commercial viability.
• organisational Skills: Expertise in managing the critical path from product development to despatch.
• Team Player: A collaborative spirit to foster strong relationships at all levels within the organisation.
• Numerical Acumen: Comfort with margin calculations and supplier costings to ensure profitability.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to secure favourable terms with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
• Trend Awareness: A keen follower of menswear markets and an innovative mindset to identify new opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant team that values creativity and innovation.
• Contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of fashion.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment where your ideas matter.

If you're self-motivated, passionate about the clothing industry, and ready to make a mark in the world of fashion, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!

Don't miss this chance to join a reputable organisation that thrives on creativity and quality. Send us your application and let's create something amazing together!

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