Assistant Buyer jobs in Singapore

Join Disney as a Buyer and bring magic to every accessory. In this role, you’ll shape collections that delight fans worldwide, focusing on bags, headwear, jewellery, and other accesories. Working closely with the Senior Buyer, you’ll curate innovative, inclusive assortments that celebrate Disney’s storytelling across multiple channels.
You’ll combine creative vision with commercial acumen, analysing performance, spotting growth opportunities, and ensuring our accessories reflect the diversity and trends of our audience. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll transform ideas into products that capture the essence of Disney, from character-inspired designs to fashion-forward pieces that resonate with adults and kids alike.

This is a fixed-term opportunity until August 2026, located in Hammersmith, London, with a hybrid schedule of four office days per week.

What You Will Do

• Partner with design, creative, and marketing teams to build inclusive, customer-focused accessory ranges across bags, headwear, jewellery, and other accesories for all age groups.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with regional goals and consumer insights.
• Define and communicate product flow strategies, balancing innovation with continuity to drive engagement and revenue.
• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and internal partners to deliver compelling assortments and support omni‑channel initiatives.

• Create quarterly range plans that reflect regional priorities and diverse consumer preferences within accessories.
• Conduct competitive and trend analysis to stay ahead of macro, micro, and consumer trends in the accessories market.
• Develop assortment strategies that optimise revenue, margin, and audience growth, while maintaining competitive pricing and value.
• Align with planning teams on key metrics such as pricing, inventory, and product rankings.

• Monitor performance and apply insights to refine future planning and assortment decisions.
• Collaborate with commercial and planning teams to maximise revenue, margin, and audience acquisition for assigned accessory categories.
• Manage product lifecycle and test new strategies to drive growth, working closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee weekly product flow, site merchandising, and marketing activations to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Coordinate administrative buying processes with global teams, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with environmental legislation.
• Secure marketing and markdown funding and manage vendor negotiations as required.

• Lead and support a team of direct and indirect reports, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
• Act as a mentor and coach, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration and ensure team alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
• Continuously assess team contributions and adapt to evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Degree-level education in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Proven experience in buying, merchandising, product development, or sourcing.

Track record of driving sales and margin growth in a retail or omni‑channel environment.

Experience leading and developing high‑performing, diverse teams.

Ability to curate globally relevant and locally resonant assortments.

Strong understanding of consumer behaviour, market trends, and brand integrity.

Effective communicator with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to inclusion and innovation.

Proficiency in business English and Microsoft Office tools.

Cultural awareness and sensitivity to global markets.

The Perks

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

Disney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.