Assistant Buyer - Girlswear

TN United Kingdom; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join their Girlswear Clothing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a Buying Manager, helping to plan and deliver profitable product ranges that cater to customer needs. Ideal for someone looking to advance from a Trainee Buyer position, the role includes responsibilities such as conducting market analysis, supporting sourcing strategies, and managing product timelines. The company fosters a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave policies and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing retail with a focus on product development.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation of the buying function.
• Conduct store visits to assess competition and identify opportunities.
• Manage product administrators and monitor delivery timelines.

Skills

Experience in clothing retail

Product development and sourcing experience

Range building skills

Presentation skills

Data analysis and numeracy skills

Proficiency in MS Office

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02.05.2025

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Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Apply by 13-May-2025

About the role

We are recruiting an ambitious and hard-working Assistant Buyer to join our Girlswear Clothing team (F&F) at Tesco. As an Assistant Buyer, you will work alongside a Buying Manager to plan and deliver commercial and profitable ranges that meet customer needs.

This role is suitable for someone already experienced as a Trainee Buyer looking to advance in their career.

What is in it for you

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, plus 13 weeks statutory pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and mental wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Supporting the smooth operation of the function
• Preparing analysis for trade meetings
• Conducting store/website visits to assess competition
• Identifying new product opportunities from concept to production
• Supporting range building to meet milestones
• Understanding product components, sourcing, and supply chain issues
• Monitoring delivery timelines with suppliers and HUBs
• Managing Product Administrators
• Supporting sourcing strategies
• Acting with integrity and due diligence in accordance with the Business Code of Conduct

Requirements

• Experience in clothing retail
• Product development and sourcing experience
• Range building skills
• Presentation skills
• Data analysis and numeracy skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

About us

At Tesco, we aim to make every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to inclusivity, including being a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to discuss any support needs during your application process.