Assistant Buyer - Fashion Buying (12 Month FTC)

Morrisons; Coalville; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Coalville is seeking an Assistant Buyer for their Nutmeg brand on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support the buying team by developing and sourcing a unique product range, ensuring seamless department operations. This role requires fashion and design expertise, a strong understanding of customer needs, and the ability to manage supplier relationships. Benefits include staff discounts, holiday entitlement, and company pension contributions.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven passion for product and design in fashion.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience in managing sample logistics and administrative duties.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness in retail.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team by developing and sourcing products.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensure the product critical path is accurate.
• Review sales performance and report on opportunities and issues.

Skills

Fashion and design knowledge

Attention to detail

Experience with clothing retail

Customer needs understanding

Product quality awareness

Retail market knowledge

Creativity in product development

Mentoring capability

Influencing skills

Education

Fashion, design, or business qualification

Job description

A leading retail group in Coalville is seeking an Assistant Buyer for their Nutmeg brand on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support the buying team by developing and sourcing a unique product range, ensuring seamless department operations. This role requires fashion and design expertise, a strong understanding of customer needs, and the ability to manage supplier relationships. Benefits include staff discounts, holiday entitlement, and company pension contributions.