Tech and Toys Buyer Assistant

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Selfridges Full time

Assistant Buyer - Tech and Toys

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Tech and Toys buying team at Selfridges. As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the Buyer in sourcing brands and products, negotiating the best terms with suppliers, and ensuring the ordering process is efficient and compliant with our processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Buyer in sourcing brands and products, and negotiate the best terms with suppliers.
  • Work closely with the Buyer and Buying Manager to ensure that buying decisions are based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profit.
  • Monitor and review trade in season, making trading recommendations to the Buyer/Head of Buying where necessary.
  • Support the Buyers Admin with weekly trade packs, feeding back and presenting key findings to Senior stakeholders.
  • Assist with range planning, working closely with the Merchandiser and Buyer/Head of Buying.
  • Work with the Merchandiser to analyse performance, making recommendations to the Buyer i.e. to keep or discontinue within the business.
  • Communicate effectively with retail operations teams, particularly with regard to new season launches and product training.
  • Work closely with Marketing and PR to be aware of promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers.
  • Be responsible for re-ordering, working within the OTB structure, ensuring decisions are communicated to the Administrator good time.
  • Carry out research into key trends and put together look books for the area.
  • Supervise the wider team and monitor workload where relevant.
  • Work closely with VM to ensure product placement optimises the look and performance of the department.
  • Ensure effective communication with retail operations teams, particularly with regard to new season launches and product training.

About You

  • You will have a well-developed understanding of the product/market.
  • Buying experience is required.
  • You will have strong analytical skills and experience driving long-term and profitable commercial strategies.
  • You will be able to influence stakeholders, retail and brands, using data and market trends to drive commercial opportunities.
  • You will have exceptional taste and instinct, able to push the boundaries to offer new and exciting product.
  • You will be numerate with a highly commercial approach, proficient in Excel.
  • You will be a collaborative team player, working flexibly as part of the wider Buying team.
  • You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence.
  • You will be an example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague.

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