Assistant Buyer 3rd Party Brands - Menswear
Team
Fashion, Home \& Beauty
Store
London Support Office
Location
London, Greater London
Contract type
Temporary
Position type
Full Time
Salary
Competitive \+ Benefits
Closing date: 26th June 2026
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Everyone is welcome at M\&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M\&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.
About the role
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This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.
Summary
Our collaborations with some of the world's biggest brand names are helping us to reach an even broader audience. From exclusive collaborations with Adidas to brands we own like Jaeger, join our expanding team of fashion curators, and shape the future of M\&S Clothing \& Home.
As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results\-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.
Please note this is a 12 month FTC.
To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
All the details
Working at M\&S means being part of something bigger \- helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast\-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:· 20% colleague discount on all M\&S products and many third\-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation· Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more· Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours· Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future· Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one· Exclusive perks and savings through our M\&S Choices portal· Market\-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave· 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services· One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to youWhat you'll do…
As the Branded Assistant Buyer on Menswear your key accountabilities will include…
- Support the Buyer by displaying a clear understanding of M\&S’ customer, ensuring the segments and demographics needs are understood and put at the heart of the product offer developed
- Work with the Buyer to analyse historical sales in line with trends and design direction to manage product mix parameters including price architecture, colour balance, shape and margin to deliver a highly commercial and balanced range
- Create positive partnerships with our brands, establishing strong direct relationships quickly and leveraging these to develop a long\-term benefit to M\&S.
- Contribute as an active member of the Buying team to work within a commercially focussed culture
- To work with the Buyer to manage the departmental critical path (including supporting approvals), providing guidance and direction to junior members of the Buying team as well as other participants in the buying and global product development To own and drive the production critical path.
- Manage BAAs to ensure efficient product \& sample management across the buying floor
- To work with Buyer in setting and delivering the strategy for the department
Your skills and experience will include...
- Relevant branded buying experience with a major retailer and a passion for menswear
- Strong negotiation experience
- Understanding of the concepts of brand strategy and knowledge of the current competitive market place
- Critical Path Management
- Highly organised and self\-motivated, accustomed to leading by example and taking the initiative
- Role model for BAAs and strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing vertically and laterally
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I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.
Kadeem (He / Him) \| Assistant Merchandiser Read full story
Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.
Adam (He / Him) \| Junior Merchandiser Read full story
I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.
Kadeem (He / Him) \| Assistant Merchandiser Read full story
Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.
Adam (He / Him) \| Junior Merchandiser Read full story
I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.
Kadeem (He / Him) \| Assistant Merchandiser Read full story
Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.
Adam (He / Him) \| Junior Merchandiser Read full story
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Benefits
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Wellbeing hub
Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
Giving back
Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.
Pay
Earn a competitive salary.
Colleague discount
After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M\&S products and many of our third\-party brands for you and a member of your household.
Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.
Time off
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
Bonus
We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.
Life assurance
Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
Workplace savings
We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
My Choices
Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
Cycle to work
Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
Smart tech
Buy the latest technology with interest\-free financing directly from your salary.
Family friendly policy
Industry\-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo\-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
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- Life assurance
- Workplace savings
- My Choices
- Cycle to work
- Smart tech
- Family friendly policy
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