At a Glance
- Tasks: Support buying processes and manage communication with factories for trendy womenswear collections.
- Company: Leading high-street fashion supplier to major retailers like ASOS and River Island.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, early finish Fridays, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent growth opportunities in fashion.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the fast-paced fashion industry.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in a buying assistant role, strong organisational skills, and Excel proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
Are you a Buying Assistant ready for your next challenge, or an experienced Buyer’s Admin Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading high-street fashion supplier to ASOS, River Island and New Look, working across trend-led womenswear collections for major UK and international retailers. Joining a well-established and growing business, you’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative and supportive environment, with excellent opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
The Role:
- Raise POs and manage day-to-day factory communication
- Manage critical paths and ensure on-time delivery
- Coordinate samples from development through to production
- Liaise with Technologists and customer technical teams on fits and approvals
- Manage lab dips, strike-offs, bulk fabrics and production submissions
- Attend critical path meetings with Account Managers
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and support shipment clearance
The Ideal Candidate:
- 2+ years’ experience in a BAA, Buying Assistant or Coordinator role within fashion/retail/supply
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Proactive, commercially aware and an excellent communicator
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic fashion business, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Buying Assistant employer: Sarah Sykes Recruitment
Join a leading high-street supplier that values creativity and collaboration, offering a vibrant work culture where your design skills can flourish. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a focus on employee growth, you'll have the opportunity to develop trend-led collections while working alongside passionate professionals in the fashion industry. This role not only allows you to showcase your talent but also provides a supportive environment that encourages innovation and personal development.
