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Assistant Buyer - Apparel
Michael Page (UK)
Worsley
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 35,000
Full time
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits at a growing Ecommerce Retailer in Greater Manchester, seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic Buying Team. This role involves supporting the buyer with various administrative tasks, liaising with suppliers, and conducting market research to ensure products meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion and strong organizational skills, contributing to a collaborative environment. With competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and unique perks like early finishes on birthdays, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the retail sector.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in Fashion/Apparel Buying or similar roles.
- Strong administrative and communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Assist buyer with administrative tasks and supplier communications.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis for product development.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Free Parking ; Close to transport links
- Progression Opportunities
About Our Client
A growing Ecommerce Retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They sell a variety of trend led product for the home and apparel are seeking to add new product areas. Due to strong trading figures and company investment, they are seeking to add another Assistant Buyer to their Buying Team.
Job Description
- Assist the buyer with all administrative and assistant tasks which include the below:
- Overseeing and updating the critical path, chasing samples from suppliers and ensuring orders are on track for on time delivery.
- Liaise with far east factories and maintain supplier relationships to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Organising and approving supplier submissions including labdips, trims, prints, fabrics and proto samples.
- Strong understanding of our target customer, conducting market research to ensure products and pricing are appropriate.
- Assist with the development of products, contributing new ideas that are relevant for the target market.
- Liaising with studio team to ensure all new products have been booked in to shoot.
- Communicating with the Ecommerce team to help support Campaigns and Photo Shoots.
- Responding to supplier queries and ensuring all administrative processes are completed by suppliers pre shipping.
- Consistently keep up to date with new trends, colours and fabrics.
- Carrying out in-store and online competitor analysis and SWOT reports to assist Product Development in buys.
The Successful Applicant
- Knowledge and experience in Fashion / Apparel Buying
- Has experience as a Buying Admin Assistant, Senior Buyers Admin Assistant or similar
- Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
- A keen interest in fashion/ apparel and customer first
- Driven & motivate
- Retail experience essential
What's on Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Free Parking , Close to transport links
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Working Hours 8-4, or 9-5 with 4 o'clock finish on a Friday
- Early Finish on your Birthday - plus a Birthday box surprise!
- Access to Football tickets
- Electric Charging points are available at our Head office.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth, including progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Employee discounts on our wide range of products.
Assistant Buyer - Apparel
Assistant Buyer - Apparel
Assistant Buyer - Apparel
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