Assistant Buyer

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join us on a permanent contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our eventwear offer for the Phase Eight customer. Our buyers play a crucial role in our business, developing and delivering commercial and profitable product ranges that set our Phase Eight brand apart. The Assistant Buyer will work closely with the Head Of Occasionwear on the department to anticipate and meet the needs of our global customers, ensuring a well-balanced range that aligns with our product and overall brand strategy.,

• Overseeing and managing the critical path for each season's buying activity on the eventwear department ensuring key deadlines are maintained and product is developed and delivered in time
• Assist the Head Of with prepping meetings and presenting of range reviews where needed
• Coaching and developing the Buying Assistant on the department, offering support in their day-to-day and the development of their skills
• Liaising with suppliers on a day-to-day basis, managing prices, new developments and orders whilst utilising best negotiating skills
• With guidance from the Head Of drive trade on a daily and weekly basis, chasing into strong reactions and seeding new ideas
• Anticipate new trends and product opportunities within event whilst meeting the needs of our Phase Eight customer
  
  We are looking for an Assistant Buyer with relevant buying experience who is looking for that next step in their career. Proven experience in a Buying department and developing a comprehensive product range is crucial for success in this role.
  
  At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren't stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.
TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment: At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.

What's in it for you? Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do and we really believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:
• Phase Eight Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Hobbs and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service - unlimited access 24/7
• Plus much more!