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Assistant Buyer
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our innovative TOPMAN Buying team.
A role at TOPMAN promises a fast paced, challenging and innovative working environment. The key to our success is our people, and becoming part of this inspiring team will be a really fantastic opportunity for the right person!
You will be focused on supporting the Buyer and contributing both to decisions on product ranges and the Brand’s overall product strategy. The role provides a high level of autonomy as you will be taking accountability for specific product areas within the department and developing the skillset of the BAA. Working alongside the Assistant Merchandiser, you will be focused on delivering the collection on a worldwide scale.
Must Haves
• A strong focus on anticipating and meeting the needs of the TOPMAN customer, creating a balanced, innovative Unique range, looking at price point, quality and standards.
• Be responsible for implementing the strategic direction and financial plans.
• Be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with external third parties/suppliers.
• Negotiate price, delivery and terms to support the business objectives.
• Attend trade shows, buying trips and competitor shopping trips.
• Working closely with the Merchandiser you will balance trading and planning to create timely and exciting ranges for our stores.
• Working closely with Design to capture and develop the latest trends and with Technologists to ensure that fabric and fit satisfies our high quality standards.
• Be able to analyse the business and react in a timely manner
• Train, lead and develop a BAA
• Have a strong knowledge of CMT sourcing
The Exciting Part
• Generous holiday with holiday trading
• 25% staff discount
• Early finish summer hours
• Access to sample sales
• Regular team and company social events
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
We regret, due to volume, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
You’ll find every Arcadia brand shares the same values. We all start with letting people be themselves. We are informal while professional, and we are all about mixing fun with commercial nous. Throughout your career with us we will help you develop, and give you the chance to influence our future. It's not only our products but our people who drive our success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do