Assistant Buyer

Description

Summary: As an Assistant Buyer, you will develop new collections, analyze trends, and manage product lifecycles in a challenging global fashion environment. Highlights: 1. Exciting future prospects in a dynamic team 2. Challenging work environment with continuous learning 3. Career growth opportunities based on positive results and ambition **M/F** **Location: Porto, Portugal** Are you interested in a career with exciting future prospects? We offer a pleasant working environment in a dynamic team and opportunities to grow. **CHALLENGE**: As Assistant Buyer you will work at our Head Office in Oporto together with Buyers, Designers and Merchandisers, developing new collections for all Parfois’ markets globally. We offer a challenging work environment where you will be learning since the first day. If your results are positive and you show ambition your career options at Parfois are never\-ending! If you have an eye for global commercial trends and a sixth sense for what will sell, if you also are good at planning and checking lead times, and constantly searching for new sales opportunities… This could be the job for you! **RESPONSIBILITIES**: * Plan and develop the brand´s future collections alongside the Designers, Buying and Quality Controllers and Upstreaming teams * Analyze trends and the impact of the products to provide insightful suggestions for product development * Help the Buyer in managing all stages of the product´s life cycle (from planning, negotiating and purchasing the collection * Receive the product samples and insert product references into the database. **PROFILE**: * Degree level (preferably in Management or Fashion Management * Minimum 1 year previous experience in a similar role * Excellent communication skills and fluency in English * Ability to make decisions and cope with pressure * Commercial awareness and knowledge in fashion * Good interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating * Availability for international travel **Apply now!**