Assistant Buyer

About the role

The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer and Buying Manager in delivering the seasonal buying plan for the assigned category, ensuring excellent operational execution across the buying cycle. The role is accountable for critical‑path management, maintaining accurate and timely information in PLM and Dynamics, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders to secure on‑time delivery and smooth product flow.

Key responsibilities

• Own the weekly critical‑path tracker, drive follow‑ups with vendors and internal teams, and proactively mitigate risks to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Maintain 100% accuracy of product and order data in PLM and Dynamics, supporting cross‑functional reliance on a single source of truth.
• Participate in weekly trade reviews, analyse sales data, conduct store visits, and provide competitor pricing insights to inform assortment and pricing decisions.
• Coordinate with Design/Technical to issue complete tech packs, track sample approvals, and support quality and fit testing documentation.
• Maintain accurate assortment plans and trackers, align data across PLM, Dynamics, and planning files, and assist the Buyer with range reviews and seasonal line updates.
• Support PO creation, ensure all documentation is complete and submitted on time, and manage vendor communications, meeting minutes, and action logs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, fashion management or a related field (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing department.
• Strong communication skills in English (read, write, speak).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Dynamics 365.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.