Buying Assistant


Company 

Reed

Location 

London

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£25,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description

We are seeking a Buying Assistant to join our fast-growing team within the fast fashion industry. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in buying within an internationally expanding business. The ideal candidate will work closely with the manager to ensure the smooth operation of the buying processes.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Support the buyer with initial development, cost price enquiries, and negotiations.
  • Assist the buying team with their administrative work.
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate information in all relevant systems and databases.
  • Analyse the fashion market and customer activity through competitive shops, sales, and trends.
  • Contribute to weekly trade meetings with best seller reports.
  • Assist in weekly Product meetings.
  • Perform ad hoc duties, providing full administrative support to the fashion buying team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Background in fashion is essential.
  • Ability to solve problems and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Capable of working unsupervised using your own initiative.
Benefits:
  • 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
  • 6 full paid personal/sick leave days per year.
  • Birthday off (paid).
  • Early finish on Fridays.
  • Monthly office lunch provided.
  • Quarterly team-building activities.
  • £5 sample sale every Friday.
Working Hours:
  • Full-time, office-based role with flexible timing options:
    • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    • 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
    • 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
    • 10:00 AM - 07:00PM
  • Location: Park Royal
  • Job Type: Full-time permanent
Company 

Reed

Location 

London

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£25,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

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