Assistant Buyer
Assistant Buyer
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Job Description
TALA a digitalfirst sustainably made womens activewear company has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by Fitness Entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Scaled on amazing organic social traction weve matured into a business with a multifaceted performance marketing strategy across multiple channels. Off the back of our success we closed a seed round with world class funds and are in a period of extraordinary growth.This full time role is the perfect opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to make their mark within a fastpaced scaling startup. Its an amazing opportunity to work across multiple product categories inclusive of Apparel and Non Apparel. You will report directly to the Senior Buyer and work closely with Design Garment Technology Merchandising and Marketing.
Tasks
- Oversee the Critical Paths ensuring department targets are achieved and deliveries are on time.
- Negotiate cost prices to achieve target margin.
- Track the order process product sample library and coordinate shoot samples.
- Oversee the fitting and sealing of garments.
- Support in sourcing and developing new products.
- Contribute to range development and range building.
- Build excellent relationships with the suppliers.
- Work with Merchandising to trade in season to potentialise sales.
- Oversee up to date information on the market place and key competitors.
Requirements
- Have previous Womens Activewear/Lifestyle buying experience at Assistant Buyer Level. Experience within Accessories would be beneficial.
- 23 years minimum experience
- Have had ownership and bought a category in a previous role.
- Be super organised able to prioritise and use initiative.
- Be comfortable working in a startup environment: working lean and quickly being hands on and willing to get your hands dirty working well both autonomously and collaboratively.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Fun startup working culture
- A sense of mission and contribution to the greater good
- Competitive compensation package
- Mondays and Fridays usually remote Tues Thurs at our Vauxhall office
- Half day Fridays (most of the time)
- 25 days AL
- Clothing allowance and discount on the best athleisure in the game
- Beautiful and bright offices in a historic building in central London (near Vauxhall) with other startups on site
Employment Type
Full Time
