Assistant Buyer - Womenswear (Level 2)

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12.08.2025Expiry Date:

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From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to anomni-channelbusiness serving millions of customers… we''re New Look.Ourpurpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. Our values motivate us every day: we play to win, we’re customer-obsessed and we work as one.It''s a busy and exciting time for the brand and we’re on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Buyer with Womenswear experience to join our growing Buying team.The TeamBuying is the department that brings together creative inspiration and commercial planning to deliver the best ranges for our customer. Product is at the heart of everything we do, from developing the best prints for dresses, the must have coat of the season or the ‘It’ bag. Always thinking ‘customer first’ we work hard with our suppliers in the UK and across the world to deliver fashion at amazing prices and as quickly as possible. Buying is fast paced and exciting and every day is unique.The RoleThe role of the Assistant Buyer is to put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer, to support the development and delivery of a commercial and profitable range that maximises sales opportunity. Responsible for ensuring the Critical Path is achieved and that order management and sampling processes run to schedule. Deputises in the absence of the Buyer / Junior Buyer.Planning:Sound understanding of the Business Strategy and how that impacts your DepartmentApplying knowledge of the current competitive market place and trends, and inputting into the direction of the departmentSolid understanding of the Department’s current Customer insights, Market Share and opportunitiesWorking in conjunction with Marketing and Ecommerce, supporting with Windows and Photo ShootsAssisting in Department Strategy Planning preparationBuying:Assist the Product Development process from Design brief to launch, liaising with Design, Marketing and other relevant departmentsNegotiating the best cost price to achieve departmental margin targetsUnderstanding product trends and interpreting them where relevant into product areaEnsuring input to the Assortment Planning tool and other data / system management, in a timely mannerUnderstanding the appropriate sourcing route and Supplier for ProductMonitoring Critical Path on Commitment to insure intake and distribution targets are metAttending Fit sessions in the Buyers absence give styling CommentsManaging Supplier relationships and KPI’s, including monitoring sampling requirements in line with projected levels of businessNegotiating and liaising with SuppliersTrading:Understanding of reports and actions that may need to be taken on TradeManaging the critical path, making adaptations (where required) to react to market changes and challengesSharing of information where possible on Product, Suppliers, Best /Worst Sellers within the business areaTeam:Supporting with the development of fellow colleagues, delivering relevant training and support where requiredCollaboratively working with Merchandising, Design and Technical colleaguesActing as a positive role model for the Team and peersAbout YouWomenswear experience preferredCustomer knowledge and a strong fashion eyeGood interpersonal / communication skillsAbility to support, train and develop the Buying Admin AssistantAbility to initiate, build and maintain relationships with Design, Merchandising, QA and SuppliersRisk assessment and SWOT analysis skillsNumerical and analytical skillsPrevious experience as an Assistant Buyer within clothing is preferred

Why New Look?The amazing people, the fashion – there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals. You’ll also receive these amazing benefits, to name only a few:40% staff discountMonthly 25% off privilege vouchers for family and friends to enjoySeason ticket loansPension - A contributory private pension schemeVirtual GP accessApply now to find out more!We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. Although this is a full-time role, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we''re keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the ..... full job details .....