Assistant Buyer – Fashion & Luxury Goods
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Outskirts of Crawley |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Purchasing |
| Salary | £35K DOE |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342325316 |
| Job Ref | NF124663 |
- Description
Assistant Buyer – Fashion & Luxury Goods
Location: Outskirts of Crawley
Lloyd Recruitment Services is thrilled to partner with a prestigious luxury goods retailer in their search for an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and experienced buying professional eager to progress within the fashion and luxury sector. You will play a pivotal role in sourcing and procurement, working closely with renowned fashion and luxury brands in an innovative and collaborative environment.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary: £28k - £35k, dependent on experience
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Free on-site parking
- Exciting staff incentives and social events
- Exclusive opportunity to source high-end luxury fashion goods
- Health vouchers and extensive retail & gym discounts
- A creative, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace
- Clear career development plans to enhance your professional growth
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the sourcing and procurement of luxury fashion items and goods from international suppliers, ensuring optimal quality, price, and delivery timelines
- Negotiating pricing and supplier contracts, maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Handling a high volume of Purchase Orders with precision and efficiency
- Overseeing the management of product samples, ensuring proper storage, organisation, and timely dispatch
- Monitoring supply chain critical paths to ensure seamless delivery of luxury fashion products
- Reviewing and approving packaging and branding compliance for high-end fashion items
- Ensuring all product and supply data is accurately recorded in customer portals
About You:
- Proven experience in a buying or procurement role, ideally within the luxury fashion, apparel, or retail sector
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain supplier relationships
- Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and confidence in stakeholder interactions
- Knowledge of sourcing from the Far East is highly desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential due to location)
This is a rare opportunity to join a company that truly values its employees, fosters career growth, and provides a platform to make a significant impact in the luxury fashion industry. If you have a keen eye for trends and high-quality fashion products, thrive in a fast-paced buying environment, and are eager to advance your career, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and take the next step in your luxury fashion buying career!
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