About the Team

The Commercial team is data-driven, product-focused, and trend-oriented. The team is highly customer-focused and works to deliver the future of fashion by curating a customer-centric platform of choice.

The Category Buying team works closely with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake, and ensure that current and forward-thinking product ranges resonate with customers. The team also collaborates with Finance to support broader business objectives and with Operations to ensure inventory forecasts remain accurate.

About the Role

As the Assistant Category Buyer, you will report to the Category Buyer and support the department’s strategy, vision, and budget planning. You will assist with the purchasing and procurement of goods required by the business while helping the Category Buyer achieve sales growth within your category in line with the company’s commercial strategy.

This role sits within the Women’s Sports category.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and support company-wide strategies and OKRs
• Assist in procurement activities within your category
• Work with Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer to monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock levels
• Evaluate vendor performance and assist with vendor selection, deactivation, or exit processes
• Support negotiations of favourable terms and conditions with both commission-based (platform) and OTB-based (wholesale) vendors
• Identify vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely deliveries
• Resolve issues or discrepancies relating to orders, invoices, or deliveries
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations
• Manage vendor administration to maintain data accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience onsite
• Analyse data, interpret trends, and support data-driven decision making
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through analysis
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to achieve mutual goals
• Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders including Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations, and Finance
• Communicate clearly and effectively across teams
• Adapt to changing market conditions and industry developments
• Support additional responsibilities as required by management

What It Takes

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Buyer in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Jira, Excel, BI tools, and BC; knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred
• Understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development

Life at the Company

From ways of working to a strong growth mindset and sustainability focus, employees bring unique value while collaborating in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Learning and development opportunities including learning days, hackathons, and access to online learning platforms
• Parental leave program and an additional day off for a child’s first day of school each year
• Paid birthday leave and a voucher to celebrate
• Staff discounts and exclusive sample sales
• Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Paid volunteer days supporting social and environmental causes

The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and aims to create an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered.

Additional Information

The company is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and while performing job responsibilities. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don’t meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

🛒 Assisting in procurement

📦 Monitoring inventory levels

🔍 Evaluating vendor performance

Key Strengths

📊 Analytical skills

🗣️ Communication skills

⏰ Time management

💻 Proficiency in IT tools

📜 Knowledge of industry regulations

🔄 Adaptability

Why This Role Is Partnering With Hatch

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. When you apply, you’ll have the opportunity to show more than just your résumé.

A final note: This role is with the hiring company directly, not with Hatch.