Temporary Assistant Buyer - ASAP Start

My client an established lifestyle brand with a strong presence in the UK and internationally are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team based in Oval. The role will support the Buyer in managing the end-to-end order and delivery process and play a key role in building and developing a commercial, balanced product range.

• Role: Temporary Assistant Buyer
• Location: Oval
• Start Date: Monday 26th January 2026
• Duration: up to 2 months
• Pay: 31,000 - 35,000
• Contract Type: Temporary

The role is 4 days in the office 1 day from home

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Buyer in range planning, development, and delivery
• Work cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Design, and technical teams to deliver commercial product ranges
• Present product to key stakeholders and contribute to range and strategy meetings
• Influence range decisions using sales data, market insight, and competitor analysis
• React to trading performance to manage risk and maximise opportunities
• Manage the end-to-end critical path, ensuring key deadlines and deliveries are met
• Support supplier management, cost negotiations, and delivery tracking
• Oversee sample, lab dip, trim, and garment approvals in line with brand standards
• Support fit, quality control, and risk assessment processes alongside the technical team
• Assist in resolving quality and delivery issues with suppliers and internal teams

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience at Assistant Buyer level, managing your own product area
• Strong understanding of the buying calendar and range-building process
• Experience working cross-functionally with Merchandising, Design, and technical teams
• Commercially minded with the ability to analyse sales and performance data
• Confident influencing skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and numerical capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and resilient in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply:

If you're excited about this opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team. We can't wait to meet you!

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Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.