Assistant Buyer — Fashion Merch & Product Development

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PrettyLittleThing is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to support the buying team in sourcing and developing our product ranges. You will monitor critical paths to ensure on-time deliveries and alignment with brand strategy, while coaching BAAs and sharing your experience to help build future talent.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with garment techs, suppliers and the Buyer to react to market trends and drive commercial wins, ensuring fit accuracy and successful product launches across the

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying role within fashion is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and trend spotting abilities.
• Excellent Excel skills and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in sourcing and developing product ranges.
• Review critical path to meet department targets and deliveries on time.
• Collaborate with BAAs, garment techs and suppliers to optimize products.
• Contribute to weekly trade packs and respond to trading reports.
• Lead fit sessions and assist with product development briefs.

Skills

Buying experience

Fashion industry knowledge

Team player

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage

Job description

PrettyLittleThing is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to support the buying team in sourcing and developing our product ranges. You will monitor critical paths to ensure on-time deliveries and alignment with brand strategy, while coaching BAAs and sharing your experience to help build future talent.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with garment techs, suppliers and the Buyer to react to market trends and drive commercial wins, ensuring fit accuracy and successful product launches across the