Buying Assistant

Education/Qualification

• 2024 University of Huddersfield – BA Honors in International Fashion Buying Management
• 2020 New College – A Levels in Law, Business and Textiles
• 2018 Royds Hall Community School – 10 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel

Career Summary

Current Employer –  Beauty/Skincare

Position – Buying Assistant

Dates – January 2025 – Present

• Support Buyers in developing and executing skincare and body care product strategies by analyzing market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity
• Manage the product critical path to ensure timely launches, coordinating across suppliers, logistics, and internal teams including e-commerce, marketing, and finance
• Communicate daily with suppliers to track samples, confirm specifications, and resolve issues around orders and delivery schedules
• Maintain and update key documents such as range plans, PO trackers, and sales reports to support commercial planning and execution
• Collaborate with brand partners and internal stakeholders to align promotional campaigns, update product content, and ensure smooth onboarding of new lines
• Conduct pricing and assortment analysis to support decision-making around margin, performance, and promotional strategy
• Organize and manage the skincare sample library, supporting photography, PR, and compliance functions
• Ensure all new product data is accurate and complete to meet Lookfantastic’ s standards for digital merchandising and customer experience

Previous Employer – Homeware

Position – Senior Assistant Buyer

Dates – September 2023 – February 2024 – Contract Role

• Led product development for homeware ranges, selecting items based on customer preferences and market trends to achieve target sales
• Managed critical path and consistently amended any delivery changes to match the product and brand stages
• Worked closely with junior buyers, logistic and marketing departments to execute cohesive buying strategies, aligning with companies’ emphasis on collaborative teamwork across merchandising and trading for successful brand outcomes
• Managed funding forms and final contracts to assist the account management team
• Worked at a face pace to constantly develop new products to meet customer demand
• Liaised with suppliers to track stock availability and timelines
• Utilized Excel skills for budget management and financial analysis, providing data that informed buying decisions

Previous Employer – Beauty

Position – Assistant Buyer

Dates – September 2022 – August 2023 – Contract Role

• Played a key role in monthly range building by developing luxury skincare boxes that aligned with current market trends and consumer insights, ensuring products resonated with targeted demographics skills
• Sourced compliance details from brand and updated any relevant brand details
• Collaborated with brands such as Filorga and First Aid Beauty to strategize and execute campaigns, contributing to customer acquisition
• Managed funding forms and filled out relevant financial details whilst analysing for any discrepancies
• Conducted regular performance analysis to track customer buying patterns and performed weekly competitor pricing checks and industry promotions
• Built and maintained supplier relationships to secure favourable terms on pricing and delivery timelines, ensuring quality standards and reliable stock availability
• Supported efficient buying processes through inventory tracking, sample organization, and deadline management

Previous Employer – Homeware

Position – Assistant Buyer

Dates – September 2018 – June 2020 – Contract Role

• Supported the buying department in selecting materials and patterns based on trend analysis and consumer feedback
• Managed administrative duties such as tracking supplies and maintaining accurate product intake records, promoting organized procurement processes
• Developed strong communication skills with suppliers to ensure clarity on product details and timelines, —skills transferable to managing brand expectations and deadlines at companies
• Conducted competitive market research to support informed buying decisions through presentations and trend forecasts
• Gained experience working in and ecommerce environment through websites such as Ebay