Assistant Buyer - Friends like These

Next; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion brand as an Assistant Buyer in London, where you'll negotiate with suppliers and analyze trends to create profitable product ranges. This role offers a chance to develop your career in a dynamic and creative team, with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

25% off Next, Lipsy, GAP and partner brands

Company performance-based bonus

Life Assurance

Hybrid working options

Personal development plans

Early Bank Holiday finishes

Regular office events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer in a retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of current trends and bestsellers.
• Confident in presenting ideas and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices with suppliers ensuring target margins.
• Review sales and suggest commercial solutions.
• Support the training and development of the Buying Assistant.

Skills

Negotiation

Trend Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Interpretation

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, or related field

Job description

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Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London

Working style | Hybrid

About Friends like these…

Introducing Friends like these, the London-based fashion brand that’s elevating the everyday, with signature silhouettes, statement prints and new-season stories.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Assistant Buyer to join our Friends like These team. Working closely with our Merchandisers and Designers you will be an integral part of our team responsible for creating trend driven and profitable ranges for our customer. You will also be responsible for the training and development of the Buying Assistant, ensuring all tasks are fulfilled and the department runs smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop your career.

You will be…

• Negotiating prices with suppliers in line with department target margins. Ensuring products are developed within target margins
• Staying ahead of the trends through research from; social media, blogs, fashion websites, news, catwalk, street style etc
• Knowledgeable of own department and business performance through analysis of Line Performance
• Reviewing sales reactions with your Buyer and Merchandiser, suggesting commercial solutions
• Attending fit meetings and contributing with commercial opinions, displaying customer awareness
• Attending meetings in Buyers absence
• Prioritising samples to meet both business and supplier needs
• Supporting your Buyer with production issues
• Overseeing BA’s management of day to day samples
• Conducting a weekly critical path meeting with your BA. Preparing and participating in meetings, supporting the Buyer to chair the meeting effectively
• Updating the team with any issues relating to orders, taking a proactive approach to problem solve
• Actively building strong working relationships with suppliers
• Previous experience working as an Assistant Buyer at a high street / retail womenswear brand
• Great knowledge of current seasons’ bestsellers and competitor key trends along with an awareness of trends on social media and a strong eye for product
• Able to read data and identify relevant sales and product opportunities to maximise performance for the department
• Demonstrates passion and energy to be inspiring to others and deliver improved results
• You’re more than happy presenting your ideas to a group confidently and clearly
• As well as working in a team you’re self-motivated and driven when it comes to working solo too
• Creates and introduces ideas that drives change and innovation
• If there’s a problem you're the first to find a creative solution
• Helpful and approachable with a positive outlook no matter what
• We’re all about working as a team, we need collaborators who discuss, listen and agree together
• When the pressure’s turned up, you’re resilient and can figure out the best course of action

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management, Art/Creative, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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