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Assistant Buyer
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Department: Buying
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Poppi Burgess
Description
We are Disturbia; a fast-growing, independent UK fashion brand specializing in alternative & sub-culture fashion, with an aim to harness the spirit of authenticity and individuality.
Our story is about evolving and disrupting the ordinary. Founded in 2003 by creative graduates Frank and Helen, we look to disturb the suburbs' with authentically unconventional attire for those drawn to the strange and unusual. Disturbia has since amassed a devoted following worldwide, attracting musicians, artists, and free spirits alike.
Over 20 years later, we are an ever-growing team across offices in Northumberland (HQ) and East London. Our in-house team of creatives, do-ers, dreamers, and makers work collaboratively to create unique products and to deliver an exceptional customer experience for those who dare to stand out from the crowd.
With our business constantly growing, our buyers have a big responsibility to create attractive and profitable product ranges across the business. They collaborate with our Designers, Merchandisers, and Technologists to put together new collections for every season.
The role of assistant buyer involves developing a commercially successful product range by building strong relationships with suppliers and analyzing data to plan across all categories. Collaboration with designers and merchandisers is key to this process.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop a commercially successful product range by building strong supplier relationships and using data analysis across all categories.
- Collaborate closely with designers and merchandisers to create outstanding products.
- Work with product technology and sourcing teams to ensure high-quality product development.
- Optimize online sales by working with the e-commerce team on tone of voice, imagery, and other digital tools.
- Manage the critical path for product development and selection.
- Identify new product opportunities swiftly and proactively.
- Day-to-day management of a Buyer's Admin Assistant, driving their professional development, and organize team workflow and priorities.
- Develop and deliver product for new, selected categories.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Proven ability to manage multiple product ranges effectively.
- Strong understanding of brand DNA and market competition.
- Experience as an Assistant Buyer within womenswear apparel, ideally in a fast-paced environment, with 3-4 years' industry experience.
- Strong analytical and planning skills, with a confident, commercially aware approach to data analysis with experience using Excel.
- Trend-driven with the ability to identify the latest category trends, and a strong product eye.
- Track record of streamlining the critical path and trading ranges in-season.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong, confident communicator who voices opinions easily.
- Able to collaborate and foster a cooperative atmosphere, while equally comfortable getting on independently.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and a strong team player who builds relationships easily.
- Drives projects and ideas forward, staying hyper organized and delivering projects on time.
- Confident with people management, project management, and presentation and PowerPoint deck writing skills.
- Has a spark of magic in their style.
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Benefits
- Annual leave allowance starting at 23 days, not including bank holidays increasing with length of service.
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Generous staff allowance and discount
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in office
- Team social fund
- Bi-annual paid team outings
- Regular pay reviews
- Birthday treats
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