Trainee Buyer

4 days ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Next Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Trainee Buyer to join our dynamic team at Next. As a Trainee Buyer, you will play a key role in developing your skills and knowledge in product development, sourcing, and negotiation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop an understanding of the product development process, including sourcing, negotiating, and approving product specifications.
  • Liaise with suppliers from Europe to the Far East to track samples for selection meetings and production.
  • Prepare garments/accessories for selection meetings, trade meetings, and online photoshoots.
  • Have an awareness of key fashion and market trends by gaining inspiration from a variety of sources.
  • Use your knowledge of relevant trends to find new product initiatives that you believe are missing from the department's current product offering.
  • Conduct competitor shop analysis and present findings back to your team to gain an understanding of where Next sits in the market.
  • Maintain accurate buying systems.
  • Work closely with the trainee merchandiser to analyze daily best/worst sellers and make recommendations.
  • Maintain an organized department - sample storage and approval library.
About the Scheme

You will start your 12-18 month training programme on one of our 'Product' teams - Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Home, or on our Brands team (who work with a portfolio of over 750 brands).

With support from your team, you will learn the skills required to progress within our Buying function. Responsibility comes early, and you will be looking after millions of pounds worth of stock from day one

You will receive regular feedback from your Buying team who will coach and develop you throughout the scheme, supporting you in reaching your goals.

Once you are ready to take the next step, you will be promoted to Assistant Buyer

About You

We are looking for someone who is not just a great communicator but a relationship builder, someone who can effortlessly connect with both colleagues and clients.

It's fast-paced, exciting, challenging, and very rewarding

Your Benefits
  • Profit-related bonus.
  • 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more.
  • Contributions into a pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success.
  • A fantastic restaurant, coffee shops, and juice bar.
  • Staff shop.
  • Free parking on-site, including car sharing.
  • Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas.
  • 25% staff discount on most Next products - either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk.
  • On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester.
  • National and local discounts on goods and services.
  • A digital GP healthcare service.

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