Menswear Assistant Buyer – 12-Month Contract, Hybrid

Marks & Spencer Plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Westminster is seeking an Assistant Buyer Advanced for menswear. The successful candidate will analyze sales trends, collaborate globally for supply routes, and manage critical paths for product development. Ideal applicants will possess strong interpersonal skills, be experienced in fashion retail, and have a keen eye for trends. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

20% colleague discount on products

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Extensive training programmes

Wellbeing support services

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience working at least at Assistant Buyer level in fashion retail.
• Strong product eye and trend awareness is essential.
• Ability to motivate and lead junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data aligned with trends.
• Collaborate with global Sourcing Offices for supply routes.
• Coordinate product Tech Packs with the Buyer.
• Manage departmental critical path and product presentations.
• Ensure efficient sample management across the buying floor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical Path Management

Negotiation skills

Product trend analysis

Organisation

Job description

A leading retail company in Westminster is seeking an Assistant Buyer Advanced for menswear. The successful candidate will analyze sales trends, collaborate globally for supply routes, and manage critical paths for product development. Ideal applicants will possess strong interpersonal skills, be experienced in fashion retail, and have a keen eye for trends. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a hybrid working model.