Assistant Buyer

Responsibilities

• Own the critical path and ensure all intake deadlines and targets are met
• Attend and lead fit sessions, approve samples, and communicate fit comments to suppliers
• Manage open costing including fabric, printing, construction, and wage costs
• Lead development meetings independently with suppliers
• Manage sub-category budgets, trading actions, and supplier performance
• Drive supplier negotiations to achieve best cost prices
• Support the Buyer in weekly sign-off meetings and present product developments
• React to trading reports by recommending rebuys, cancellations, or product moves
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify commercial opportunities and gaps
• Ensure site accuracy regarding product details and images

Requirements

• Strong experience in an Assistant Buyer or similar role managing a category or budget
• Proven negotiation skills and understanding of margin, BIM, pricing architecture, and KPI tracking
• Strong commercial awareness with a sharp eye for fashion trends
• Experience managing the critical path and sample lifecycle end-to-end
• Proficient in Excel, PIM, and Sage
• Passion for streetwear and the target customer

About the Company

At boohooMAN, we don’t just react to trends, we create them. As a key disruptor in global menswear, we lead the conversation in streetwear with speed, confidence and creative energy.