Associate Buyer Mensware

Brook Street; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking a commercially minded Associate Buyer for menswear, hybrid working arrangement in London. You will own designated menswear categories from selection to delivery, building commercially relevant assortments aligned to brand strategy and financial targets.

You will collaborate with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Creative and Retail teams, using data-driven insights to forecast demand and optimise stock.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Buying or Merchandising roles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product selection across designated menswear categories.
• Build commercially relevant assortments that support business objectives and customer demand.
• Forecast unit requirements and manage investment against key financial KPIs, including margin, sales, AUR, and sell-through.
• Analyse sales and trading performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support seasonal buying cycles, including buy reviews, sign-offs, and performance analysis.
• Provide robust weekly and monthly trading insights to drive category performance.
• Manage product orders from initial placement through to store delivery.
• Ensure accurate product and order data is maintained across systems.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Merchandising, Stores, Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer behaviour to inform buying decisions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical capability

Sales & stock analysis

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Stakeholder management

Proactive & collaborative

Menswear trends knowledge

Excel/Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Associate Buyer - Menswear

Location: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Are you a commercially focused buying professional with a passion for menswear, product trends, and retail performance? We are looking for an Associate Buyer to join a dynamic buying team, taking ownership of key menswear categories and helping deliver commercially successful seasonal ranges.

The Role

Working closely with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and Retail teams, you will be responsible for managing product categories from selection through to delivery, ensuring assortments are commercially relevant, aligned to brand strategy, and positioned to achieve financial targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a buying professional who thrives on combining data-driven decision-making with product and market awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product selection process across designated menswear categories.
• Build commercially relevant assortments that support business objectives and customer demand.
• Forecast unit requirements and manage investment against key financial KPIs, including margin, sales, AUR, and sell-through.
• Analyse sales and trading performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support seasonal buying cycles, including buy reviews, sign-offs, and performance analysis.
• Provide robust weekly and monthly trading insights to drive category performance.
• Manage product orders from initial placement through to store delivery.
• Ensure accurate product and order data is maintained across systems.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Merchandising, Stores, Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer behaviour to inform buying decisions.

About You

• Previous experience within a Buying, Assistant Buyer, Associate Buyer, or Merchandising role.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Experience analysing sales and stock data to drive decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach.
• Knowledge of current menswear trends and the wider retail market.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established retail business.
• Ownership of key menswear categories.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.