Womenswear Assistant Buyer, Advanced — 12-Month FTC

Marks and Spencer; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London is looking for an Assistant Buyer Advanced for Womenswear. You will analyze sales trends, collaborate on product development, and manage sample management. Ideal candidates should have experience in fashion retail, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for fashion trends. The role offers numerous employee perks, including discounts, pension schemes, and wellbeing support. Join us in transforming the retail industry into a more inspiring era.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Induction and training programmes

Wellbeing support including 24/7 Virtual GP

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience in softs/dresses/tops or casual outerwear is preferred.
• Ability to motivate junior team members.
• Experience in global sourcing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working to at least Assistant Buyer level

Good product eye and trend obsession

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience of cost price negotiations

Critical Path Management

Highly organised and self-motivated

Job description

A leading retail company in London is looking for an Assistant Buyer Advanced for Womenswear. You will analyze sales trends, collaborate on product development, and manage sample management. Ideal candidates should have experience in fashion retail, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for fashion trends. The role offers numerous employee perks, including discounts, pension schemes, and wellbeing support. Join us in transforming the retail industry into a more inspiring era.