Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer Skinnydip Retail

As a key member of the Buying team within our Skinnydip Retail business, you will support the Junior Buyer in developing and selecting products across tech and apparel that deliver against sales, margin, and customer expectations. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help manage products through the critical path from concept to launch, ensuring timelines are met and standards are upheld.

Reports into: Head of Buying

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Support the Junior Buyer to develop a customer‑focused, commercial, and innovative product assortment that delivers category KPIs.
• Review weekly sales and prepare for trade meetings. Execute trade actions to minimise any threats and proactively maximise opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, contributing to cost price negotiation and product approvals where necessary.
• Manage your own key accounts with the help of the Junior Buyer, so you will need to have an understanding of license portals and the approval process.
• Manage the critical path for product development, proactively highlighting any risks.
• Manage the Buying Admin with uploads and approvals across the licensing portals.
• Prepare regular comp shop reports by market to develop insight into customer needs, markets trends and competitor activity, providing visibility of licensed opportunities in market.
• Manage and develop your Buyers Admin Assistant – managing their workload and development.
• Partner with key stakeholders across Merchandising, Design and Ecommerce

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience in a buying head office role, either as an Assistant Buyer or with extensive experience as a Buyers Assistant.
• Experience working with licenses is preferred but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, commercial awareness and confident product judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, making informed decisions and meeting tight deadlines.
• Clear, adaptable communication skills, with confidence working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for product

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