Anthropologie Assistant Buyer
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Support established buyer to build a balanced, commercial, and profitable range while assisting on all aspects of the day-to-day running of the department. Build excellent relationships with the supply base using negotiation skills and organize department meetings internally and externally. Keep up to date with current trends, brands, and competition by proactively carrying out comp shops and research. Manage the critical path ensuring all stock is received in a timely manner and present to senior management in the absence of the Buyer. Deputise in the Buyer's absence and manage the BA independently, seeking to improve ways of driving department effectiveness through training, communication, and feedback.
Required Qualifications
- Assistant buyer level experience within a retail buying head office
- Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of the high street
- Initiative, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to build and develop effective relationships
- Capability to work in a fast paced and high-pressured environment
- Excellent commercial awareness with a strong understanding of the seasonal trends
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong time management, prioritisation, negotiation and organisational skills
- Strong fashion eye with full understanding of the customer's needs
- Extensive knowledge of competitor's ranges
- Technical know-how and skill
- Creative flair
Desired Qualifications
- Experience at Assistant buyer level within a retail buying head office
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