Assistant Buyer: Fashion Retail, Hybrid & Growth

N BROWN; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the development of a customer-centric product range. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in fashion or equivalent experience, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role involves supplier negotiation, managing critical paths, and reviewing sales performance to identify trends. The working environment is hybrid and offers flexibility to meet business needs. Competitive benefits include a generous holiday package and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Company pension up to 8% contribution

Mental health support

Colleague discount across brands

Subsidised onsite café

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in fashion or demonstrable skills through work experience.
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills.
• A keen interest in fashion and retail experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a customer centric range with the Buyer or Senior Buyer.
• Supplier liaison and cost price negotiation.
• Manage critical paths and motivate team members.
• Review weekly sales focusing on best and worst sellers.
• Monitor market trends and conduct fit sessions.

Skills

Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills

Keen interest in fashion and customer first

Driven & motivated

Retail experience

Education

Relevant degree in fashion

Job description

A leading fashion retailer based in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the development of a customer-centric product range. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in fashion or equivalent experience, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role involves supplier negotiation, managing critical paths, and reviewing sales performance to identify trends. The working environment is hybrid and offers flexibility to meet business needs. Competitive benefits include a generous holiday package and a company pension scheme.