Assistant Buyer

Blackfort Equestrian is a growing equestrian fashion brand, designing functional, stylish clothing for riders who want performance without compromise. As a small, fast-moving business, we’re hands-on, creative, and collaborative—and we’re now looking for an Assistant Buyer – Equestrian Fashion to join our team.

This is an exciting, varied role that offers real development for the right person.

The Role

As Assistant Buyer, you’ll support the buying and design process from concept through to production. You’ll work closely with the design and production team, helping to keep projects organised, on track, and communicated clearly with suppliers.

This role is ideal for someone with strong admin and organisation skills who also has an interest in fashion, design, and product development—and who feels confident speaking about products both internally and on social media.

This is an office based role in Rotherham. Full Time, Permanent Role 

Salary depending on experience £25k - £29k per annum 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection and procurement of equestrian clothing products, ensuring alignment with brand standards.

• Support the negotiation process with suppliers to secure favourable terms

• General buying and design administration

• Organising and maintaining the design planner

• Sending and managing purchase orders (POs)

• Checking tech packs for accuracy and completeness

• Assisting with creating and updating tech packs

• Tracking orders and monitoring progress through each design stage

• Liaising with suppliers where required

• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to inform buying decisions.

• Coordinate logistics and manage supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery

• Updating the Director on stages of designs and samples

• Confidently talking about product designs, development stages, and upcoming launches on social media (not a marketing role, but collaborative support)

Development Opportunities

For the right candidate, this role can develop into:

• Assisting with design work

• Supporting production creation and development

• Market, competitor, and trend research

• Greater involvement in product decision-making

Additional / Ad Hoc Duties

As a small business, we’re looking for a team player who’s happy to support across the business when needed, including:

• Assisting in the warehouse on busy days

• Assisting with customer service correspondence

• Helping to set up and break down exhibition stands

• Supporting at trade shows and events (5–6 per year), which may include staying away from home

About You

• Highly organised with great attention to detail

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, documents, and planners

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

• Interest in fashion, design, and product development

• Happy working in a hands-on, small-team environment

• Flexible, proactive, and willing to get involved where needed

• Previous experience in buying, fashion, or product development is desirable but not essential

Perks & Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Westfield Health Care Plan

• Staff discount

• Company pension scheme

• Company events

What We Offer

• A varied role with real responsibility and visibility

• Opportunity to grow and develop within the business

• Exposure to the full fashion product lifecycle

• A supportive, creative team environment

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and you want to grow with a brand, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover note explaining why you’d be a great fit for Blackfort Equestrian.