Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Fixed Term Contract until May 2026

Menswear

South Manchester

NJR are delighted to once again be working with a multi-Channel retailer, who due to their ever-expanding growth they now have an excellent opportunity for a Buying Assistant / Assistant Buyer to join their ladieswear buying team based in South Manchester. This role will initially be offered on a fixed term contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, diverse and dynamic organisation, that truly believes in rewarding their employees with a range of benefits including a Company Bonus scheme, Healthcare, 25% staff discount, 33 days holidays and so much more!

They are looking for a dynamic individual to join our ever evolving Buying team. Someone who needs to be both creative and analytical demonstrating a natural flair for design. The ideal candidate will need be an expert in fashion, they must have a creative vision and be able to predict and react to the trends using in depth market research and trend forecasters.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the buying manager to support and develop on-line ranges
• Provide seasonal direction based on knowledge and trends
• Maintain and update critical path, proactively communicating any changes to the relevant team. Being proactive by highlighting any potential issues and reacting quickly
• Experienced in lab dip and bulk approvals ensuring all key dates are met to ensure on time deliveries
• Soley responsible for all administration duties
• Ensuring the completion of all paperwork from planning the ranges through to completing the final purchase orders, attention to detail is crucial
• Working collaboratively with teams across the business to maximise sales across all channels
• Build a relationship with suppliers as well as Buying, Merchandising and Technology teams demonstrating good communication skills
• Engage with the Creative, Marketing and Ecommerce teams to ensure productive relationships
• Highly organised and keep on top of key diary dates coming up, to ensure deadlines are met

The Successful Candidate will:

• Be a well-established Assistant Buyer with 2 years’ experience preferably within womenswear
• Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all tasks
• Market place commercial awareness, including fashion trends
• Excellent communication skills
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• Microsoft office skills, especially Excel
• Natural ability to identify future fashion trends and a real passion for product
• Be knowledgeable in fabrications

Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16002