Fashion Buying Assistant: Range & Sourcing Support

Pringle of Scotland; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pringle of Scotland invites applications for an Assistant Buyer role based in Kingston upon Thames. You will support the Buyer to deliver the product range on time, priced to drive profitable sales and maintain quality standards.

You will assist across the development process, manage critical path and supplier contracting, and help with range planning, samples, and monthly reporting. The role requires strong organisational skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development processes.
• Ability to manage critical path weekly.
• Strong collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Buyer in all aspects of the product development process.
• Buy and develop ranges inline with agreed range and business strategy.
• Contract orders to suppliers for all dept to Critical Path.
• Oversee buying info on the range plan for 100% accuracy.
• Sample management and critical path management.
• Place orders and manage to 95% availability.
• Liaise with suppliers and sourcing to manage opportunities.
• Produce monthly range/market reports to inform future ranging.
• Present ranges in sign-off and manage cost price/margin.
• Attend fit sessions and approve through technical staging.

Skills

Buying

Job description

Pringle of Scotland invites applications for an Assistant Buyer role based in Kingston upon Thames. You will support the Buyer to deliver the product range on time, priced to drive profitable sales and maintain quality standards.

You will assist across the development process, manage critical path and supplier contracting, and help with range planning, samples, and monthly reporting. The role requires strong organisational skills and cross-functional collaboration.