Junior Buyer
6 days ago
About the Role
This Junior Buyer - Category Manager role is responsible for overseeing a team of Buying Admin and Assistant Buyer colleagues. You will manage category critical path and ensure key trading milestones are met. Working closely with the Buying Manager, you will help develop the category strategy and how it supports the wider retail strategy.
Whilst development of the Kidswear team is fundamental, so is your own development. You will deputise for the Senior Buyer in leadership meetings, making this an ideal opportunity for a Junior Buyer looking for a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Have full ownership of core areas within Kidswear own brand category.
- Manage key strategic brand relationships with excellent stakeholder skills.
- Consider current proposition, market growth, competitors, consumer drivers, and future opportunities.
- Think strategically, developing a clear roadmap for how the strategy translates into a clear plan for the next 6-24 months.
- Be the voice of The Very Group at supplier meetings and selections.
- Link the strategy into wider category priorities and business initiatives, maximising opportunities to drive growth.
- Coach and develop direct reports, driving career growth and performance.
About You
- Demonstrable fashion experience gained at Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level within an own brand background. Preferable experience in Kidswear.
- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on what is right for the business, your team, and the customer.
- Bold and ambitious in your approach, not afraid to aim high and learn along the way.
- Demonstrate our values and culture, be a true leader for your direct reports, coaching and mentoring, and establishing clear ways of working.
- A wide trend knowledge across the market, both pure-play and multi-channel.
- Demonstrable strong negotiation and influencing skills, with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A confident presenter to both internal and external stakeholders.
Our Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model.
- Inclusive culture and environment.
- £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs.
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Udemy learning access.
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related).
- Up to 25% discount on.
- Matched pension up to 6%.
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