
Senior Assistant Buyer (Non-Clothing / Nightwear / Holiday Shop)
Posted 3 days ago by Lipsy London on Linkedin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Assistant Buyer for Lipsy will play a crucial role in the non-clothing team, focusing on creating trend-driven and profitable product ranges. This position involves collaboration with Merchandisers and Designers, as well as training and overseeing the BAA. The role requires strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving while maintaining a keen awareness of market trends. This is a fixed-term contract offering opportunities for professional development within a dynamic fashion brand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate prices with suppliers to meet target margins.
- Ensure product development aligns with target margins.
- Conduct trend research through various media sources.
- Analyze department performance and sales data.
- Suggest commercial solutions based on sales reactions.
- Attend fit meetings and contribute commercial insights.
- Support the Buyer in production issues and manage day-to-day samples.
- Conduct weekly critical path meetings with the BAA.
- Prepare for and participate in meetings, supporting the Buyer.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers.
Key Skills:
- Experience as an Assistant Buyer in a retail brand.
- Knowledge of non-clothing or soft clothing categories.
- Strong awareness of current trends and bestsellers.
- Able to analyze data for sales and product opportunities.
- Confident in presenting ideas to groups.
- Self-motivated and collaborative team player.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Positive and approachable demeanor.
- Resilience under pressure.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other