<p><span class="">Accessories Assistant Buyer | Central London | Menswear | Premium Fashion | Circa £30,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working </span><br class="" /><br class="" /><span class="">This is  a renowned UK and international high-street retailer with a rich legacy in menswear, known for our trend-setting collections. They're a tight-knit, dynamic team, who are seeking an </span><span class="">Assistant Buyer</span><span class=""> with a passion for accessories to work closely with the Buyer and drive product development and trading in this exciting area.</span><br class="" /><br class="" /><span class="">Benefits:</span></p><ul class=""><li class="">Hybrid / flexible working </li><li class="">25 days holiday + Bank holidays </li><li class="">Pension</li><li class="">Travel Scheme </li><li class="">Bonus </li></ul><p><span class="">Assistant Buyer Responsibilities:  </span></p><ul class=""><li class=""><span class="">Track daily sales and weekly trade</span>, ensuring all actions for your categories are executed efficiently.</li><li class=""><span class="">Present Monday trade notes</span> and key actions to the team, including your Head of and Director.</li><li class=""><span class="">Collaborate daily with your Merchandising team</span> to manage rebuys, phasing, cancellations, and newness through OTB.</li><li class=""><span class="">Liaise confidently with the supply base</span>, always fostering strong relationships with clear, concise communication.</li><li class=""><span class="">Gather and assess initial costs</span> for any style you plan to include in your range.</li><li class=""><span class="">Negotiate costs effectively</span>, balancing value and quality.</li><li class=""><span class="">Understand and apply pricing structures</span> strategically.</li><li class=""><span class="">Support the Buyer and Designer</span> with clear and effective sample briefs.</li><li class="">Assist the BAA with <span class="">daily admin tasks</span> to ensure smooth operations.</li><li class=""><span class="">Stay on top of market trends</span>, influencers, and fashion movements through active research.</li><li class=""><span class="">Monitor the market</span> for new promotions, collaborations, and launches.</li><li class=""><span class="">Manage the critical path</span>, ensuring timely communication of any delays to the wider team.</li><li class=""><span class="">Propose and implement solutions</span> to critical path issues such as delays, shortages, and cancellations.</li><li class="">Oversee <span class="">samples and approval processes</span>, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li class=""><span class="">Attend all fit sessions</span> and provide input where needed.</li><li class=""><span class="">Assist with production samples</span> for studio imagery shoots.</li><li class="">Support the Buyer in <span class="">supplier meetings</span>, lessons learned, and range-building discussions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>BBBH32117</strong></p>