Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

Position: Buying Assistant

Location: East Midlands

Salary: £26,000-£28,000

Job Reference No: B004

Recruiting Consultant: Kasia

Consultant Tel:  0161 511 0655

Email:  kasia@dwrecruitment.co.uk

Details

Buying Assistant Overview

We are working on behalf of a successful and growing fashion company who are looking for a Buying Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to develop their career within fashion, gaining hands-on experience across buying, product development and customer relationships.

Working closely with the buying and design teams, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative support while becoming increasingly involved in sourcing, sample management and the development of commercial, trend-led ranges.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting buyers with seasonal briefs, product requirements and range development.
• Conducting trend and competitor research to identify new product opportunities.
• Assisting with sourcing products, fabrics, and trims, and coordinating samples from initial development through to approval.
• Preparing samples for customer meetings, taking detailed notes, and communicating feedback clearly to the design and product development teams.
• Liaising with suppliers, factories, and internal departments to track samples, monitor deadlines and help resolve any issues.
• Assisting with order administration, product information, costings and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the buying team with meeting preparation, sample organisation and general administrative tasks.
• Building relationships across buying, design, technical, sales and production, providing wider team support where required.
• Attending customer meetings, supplier visits and trade fairs where required.

Skills & Experience

• A genuine interest in fashion, buying and product development.
• Previous experience in a fashion administration, buying or product-related role would be advantageous.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Confident communicator with a professional, personable approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proactive and hands-on, with a willingness to get involved and support the wider team.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office, and confidence learning new systems.
• An interest in fashion trends, products, and the commercial retail market.

 

Additional Information

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build their career within the fashion industry. The role offers a balance of administrative responsibility and hands-on buying experience, with the opportunity to develop product knowledge, commercial awareness and supplier relationships, while progressing towards an Assistant Buyer position.