Buying Assistant - #2172394

Buying Assistant

Role Profile

Reports to: Head of Merchandising

Location: Glasgow, office based

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.30am to 5.30pm)

Company Introduction

Trespass is a leading outdoor clothing and equipment brand known for its commitment to performance, quality, and affordability. With over 300 retail stores worldwide and an established web presence in the UK along with exciting opportunities to further expand into Poland, Canada and Germany, Trespass designs gear to suit everyone from casual adventurers to serious outdoor enthusiasts. The brand offers a wide range of products, including waterproof jackets, ski wear, hiking boots, and camping gear — all engineered to withstand the elements while offering comfort and style. Trespass prides itself on innovation and accessibility, making the outdoors open to all.

Role Overview

As the Buying Assistant, you will provide essential administrative support to the Buying and Merchandising teams. Your primary focus will be maintaining accurate order information, coordinating day-to-day buying activities and ensuring that meetings, samples and product information are organised effectively.

Could you be who we are looking for?

• Are you highly organised, with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail?
• Are you confident maintaining accurate order and product information in business systems?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel?
• Can you communicate clearly and work collaboratively with Buying, Merchandising and Design colleagues?
• Are you comfortable tracking competitor prices and presenting clear comparisons?
• Can you coordinate meetings, prepare materials and follow up on actions?
• Do you enjoy managing samples and keeping a mock-shop environment organised?

What does a typical day sound like?

• Maintain accurate order details, product information and delivery dates in company systems.
• Complete day-to-day buying administration and keep records, trackers and files up to date.
• Track competitor pricing and prepare clear price comparisons for the Buying team.
• Assist with setting up range reviews, and internal buying meetings, including preparing rooms, samples and supporting materials.
• Manage product samples within the mock shop, ensuring they are labelled, organised, displayed and easy to locate.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Design and Buying teams to support product development and range activity.
• Follow up meeting actions and help ensure key deadlines are met.
• Support the team with order queries, product information and general administrative tasks.
• Maintain awareness of the product critical path, inbound dates and range changes.
• Develop strong knowledge of the Trespass product range.

Working for Trespass

• You will receive 30 days holiday (increasing to 32 by 2 years’ service) to ensure you keep a healthy work-life balance and have lots of exciting plans in place to look forward to
• Benefit from our corporate discounts for you, your friends and family, making the most of the great outdoors
• Relaxed dress code
• Free on-site parking

We want like-minded, committed individuals to join us and be part of our continued success so if this sounds like a good fit for you then we welcome you to apply.

Salary information will be determined by experience and fit and decided at point of offer, however, if you have any questions relating to this, please get in touch.