Assistant Buyer

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Knitwear and Jersey department on a permanent contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our knitwear and jersey offer for the Hobbs customer.

Our buyers play a crucial role in our business, developing and delivering commercial and profitable product ranges that set our Hobbs brand apart. The Assistant Buyer will work closely with the Buyer on the department to anticipate and meet the needs of our global customers, ensuring a well-balanced range that aligns with our product and overall brand strategy.

Key Accountabilities Include In This Role

• Overseeing and managing the critical path for each season's buying activity on the knitwear and jersey department ensuring key deadlines are maintained and product is developed and delivered in time.
• Assist the Buyer with prepping meetings and presenting of range reviews where needed.
• Coaching and developing the Buying Assistant on the department, offering support in their day-to-day and the development of their skills.
• Liaising with suppliers on a day-to-day basis, managing prices, new developments and orders whilst utilising best negotiating skills.
• With guidance from the Buyer drive trade on a daily and weekly basis, chasing into strong reactions and seeding new ideas.
• Anticipate new trends and product opportunities within knitted dresses, knitted tops and jersey tops whilst meeting the needs of our Hobbs customer.

About You

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer with relevant buying experience who is looking for that next step in their career. Proven experience in a Buying department and developing a comprehensive product range is crucial for success in this role.

What's in it for you?

Benefits

• Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Phase Eight and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy.
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays.
• Financial and Wellbeing support.
• Enhanced Maternity package.
• Virtual GP service unlimited access 24/7.
• Plus much more!

About Us

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren't stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

TFG London Inclusion And Diversity Statement Of Commitment

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage