Assistant Buyer

Application Deadline: 14 February 2025

Department: Buying

Location: Cramlington

Description

Welcome to Disturbia. We’re an independent, subculture-led fashion brand creating unconventionally authentic attire for a global community of kindred spirits who think and act outside the box of normalcy.

Our designs are informed and inspired by the outcast, the esoteric, and the occult- we’re always spinning fashion trends on their head in new and unexpected ways. We stand for the other in society, and always want to do right by our community – all while having a hell of a lot of fun in the process.

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 involves developing a commercially successful product range by building strong relationships with suppliers and analysing data to plan across all categories. Collaboration with designers and merchandisers is key to this process.

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.

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, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Trend-driven with the ability to identify the latest category trends.
• Track record of streamlining the critical path and trading ranges in-season.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and a strong team player.

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance starting at 23 days, not including bank holidays increasing with length of service.
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• A company social fund where we put a portion of money away each month to put towards team and company social activities