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Whistles

Assistant Buyer – WHISTLES

Location: West London
Job type: Permanent
Competive
Posted: 27/09/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Reference: RSH270926-22

Join us as an Assistant Buyer and you’ll be part of the team that develops and delivers the successful and distinctive product ranges that set Whistles apart. As the Assistant Buyer, you’ll work closely with the Buyer and Buying Assistant on the department to recognise and cater to our global customers, ensuring a balanced range that firmly aligns with our brand and product and brand direction.

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join us on a permanent contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our collection for the Whistles customer.

What you will do

  • Oversee and manage the critical path for each season’s buying activity on the designated department, ensuring key deadlines are maintained and product is developed and delivered in time.
  • Assist the Buyer with meeting prep and present range reviews as needed.
  • Coach and develop the Buying Assistant and Buying Intern in the department, offering encouragement in their day-to-day work and supporting their skill development.
  • Liaise with suppliers regularly, managing prices, new developments, and orders while using strong negotiation skills.
  • With guidance from the Buyer, drive trade daily and weekly, chasing strong reactions and seeding new ideas.
  • Foresee new trends and product opportunities

About You:

As the Assistant Buyer, you’ll be driven, with relevant buying experience, eager to embrace the next level of responsibility in your career. Your proven background in a Buying department, where you’ve already contributed to developing product ranges will be essential for success in this role.

When applying, include:

  • An up‑to‑date CV
  • A covering note explaining your motivation for applying for this role and why you are the perfect candidate for this opportunity.
  • Licenses and Certificates (optional)
  • Supporting Documents and URLs (optional)

Equal opportunities

At TFG London, we’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Ban the Box employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates diversity of backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.

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