Menswear Assistant Buyer - Trend-Driven Global Sourcing

MARKS&SPENCER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is looking for an Assistant Buyer with a keen eye for fashion trends to support product mix management. The role involves working closely with the Buyer to analyse sales data, manage product development, and collaborate with global sourcing offices. Candidates should have experience in menswear and exhibit strong interpersonal skills to motivate their team. The position offers various benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support programs

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience working to at least Assistant Buyer level in a fashion retailer.
• Great product eye and trend obsessed is a must!
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Buyer to analyse historical sales and trends.
• Promote collaboration with Sourcing Offices globally.
• Support the Buyer with product Tech Packs.

Skills

Experience working to at least Assistant Buyer level in a fashion retailer

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience of cost price negotiations

Critical Path Management

Highly organised and self-motivated

Experience in menswear

Job description

A leading retail company in Greater London is looking for an Assistant Buyer with a keen eye for fashion trends to support product mix management. The role involves working closely with the Buyer to analyse sales data, manage product development, and collaborate with global sourcing offices. Candidates should have experience in menswear and exhibit strong interpersonal skills to motivate their team. The position offers various benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.