Buying Assistant / Assistant Buyer

Danielle Ward Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Danielle Ward Recruitment is seeking a Buying Assistant or Assistant Buyer to join a growing fashion team. You will work closely with buyers to support account management, product development and customer relationships, helping deliver commercial, trend-led ranges in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain exposure across trend research, supplier liaison, and range development, with opportunities to travel for trade fairs and supplier visits as part of ongoing product and market development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Professional, confident and personable approach is essential.
• Computer literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Review briefs, seasonal requirements and key trends with buyers.
• Attend customer meetings, present samples and relay feedback to the design team clearly.
• Conduct trend and competitor research to support range development.
• Collaborate with product development to build cohesive, commercial clothing ranges.
• Source new fabrics and yarns, managing sampling from development through to approval.
• Liaise with factories and overseas suppliers to meet timelines, quality and cost targets.
• Raise and resolve issues relating to orders or production.
• Support cost negotiations and margin management where required.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing customer accounts.
• Attend trade fairs and supplier visits for product and market development.

Skills

Strong communication

Organised with attention to detail

Professional and personable

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buying Assistant / Assistant Buyer – Overview

Exciting opportunities have arisen for a Buying Assistant or an Assistant Buyer to join a growing team within the clothing division. Working closely with a key high street customer, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure across account management, product development and customer relationships, supporting the delivery of commercial, trend-led ranges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with buyers to review briefs, seasonal requirements and key trends
• Attending customer meetings, presenting samples, taking detailed notes and communicating feedback clearly to the design team
• Conducting trend and competitor research to support range development
• Collaborating with product development to build cohesive, commercial clothing ranges
• Sourcing new products, fabrics and yarns, and managing the sampling process from initial development through to approval
• Liaising with factories and overseas suppliers to ensure timelines, quality and cost targets are met
• Proactively raising and resolving any issues relating to orders or production
• Supporting cost negotiations and margin management where required
• Identifying opportunities to grow and develop existing customer accounts
• Attending trade fairs and supplier visits as part of ongoing product and market development

Skills & Experience

• Professional, confident and personable approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Computer literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office and learning internal systems

Additional Information

These roles are ideal for an ambitious individuals looking to build a career within fashion, with the willingness to travel. The company are offering excellent progression and hands-on industry experience.