Assistant Buyer

4 weeks ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom MINT VELVET Full time

About the Role:

Mint Velvet is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and buying a commercial range that maximises sales and profit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and develop a commercial range that meets the needs of our customers and maximises sales and profit.
  • Maintain a clear understanding of the Mint Velvet customer and brand handwriting, as well as demonstrating knowledge of what our competitors are doing on the high street.
  • Take responsibility and ownership of your area, demonstrating your influence on the range build.
  • Maintain and develop strong relationships within the Buying & Merchandising teams and Suppliers.
  • Manage the upkeep of critical path and ensure the smooth running of fit sessions.
  • Prepare and present weekly department performance and delivery schedule meetings.
  • Attend Supplier meetings and ensure these are documented and followed through.
  • Review bulk independently and drive decision making.
  • Sample management and preparation for Shoots.
  • Independently analyse Trade reports, discussing key points and actions with your Buyer.
  • Source and select trims for Buyer's approval.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a Buying team, ideally with experience buying a department.
  • Demonstrate an authentic creative passion and eye for product and emerging trends, proactive in seeking out your own inspiration.
  • Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding, as well as affinity with product.
  • Confident communicator, who takes a collaborative approach, focussing on building strong relationships.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and open to constructive feedback.
  • Naturally curious in your approach and focus on solutions not problems.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast-paced and growing business.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company-funded private health insurance.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 50% staff discount.
  • Interest-free Season ticket loan.
  • Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role.
  • Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August.

About Us:

Mint Velvet is a fast-growing business that values its employees and offers a welcoming and inspiring work environment. We are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes.

Our Values:

We are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community. Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion.


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