Assistant Buyer

You the Assistant Buyer will plan, manage the design process, source and select a commercial range of products within your product area. Client Details You the Assistant Buyer will plan, manage the design process, source and select a commercial range of products within your product area. Description To manage the development process to an agreed critical path. To achieve the best garment fit / product by working closely with QA and design where applicable. To negotiate with suppliers and maintain good working relationships. Full understanding of customer needs to maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range. To increase turnover and profit by remaining competitive and innovative in line with competitors. To assist in sourcing / developing new suppliers to service the brand portfolio, in line with brand strategy. Liaising with suppliers and chairing supplier meetings. Manage the critical path to ensure all dates are adhered to and delivered in full with no delays. Working with the merchandisers to manage in season sales with required intake / OTB To analyse performance and consumer buying patterns to predict future trends, forward plan and innovation - always ensuring you are fully aware of competitor's activities and products. Oversee all web photography, styling and descriptions for your ranges, ensuring product is photographed on time to launch on the web when stock arrives in the warehouse. Ensure that we achieve the best possible in store presentation through relevant packaging development and contribution to the visual merchandising brief where applicable. Range building, colours, direction and product development of seasonal ranges with the supervision of the Buyer.Profile Currently a Buying Admin Assistant, Senior Buying Admin Assistant, Buyers Assistant, Assistant Buyer or similar Organisational skills - the ability to manage the critical path from product development to delivery / in store sales Team player - ability to manage working relationships at all levels Numerate - working with margin calculations and budgets Negotiation skills - ability to work with suppliers to agree the best price for a product while maintaining quality requirements Understanding of the clothing industry & trading environments. Broad knowledge of either retail or wholesale environmentsJob Offer Competitive salary + Mix of Office & Home Working - (3 Office Days / 2 Work from Home Days) + 37.5 Hour work week + Flexible working hours + Progression Opportunities + Free Parking + Close to transport links + Early Finish on a Friday + Discount on Product