Assistant Buyer

4 weeks ago

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom NEXT Full time
Join Our Team as an Assistant Buyer

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Assistant Buyer to join our team at Joules. As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the Buyer in developing, progressing, and delivering the range for all channels, including sample management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Buyer in developing and delivering the range for all channels, including sample management
  • Manage approvals for the department, escalating any issues to the Buyer
  • Take responsibility for critical path management to ensure on-time launch position is achieved and critical dates are adhered to
  • Display an understanding of overarching buying strategies and department KPIs to take accountability in achieving it
  • Understand margin targets and key component breakdowns associated with product costs to help negotiate with the support of the Buyer
  • Have an awareness of CSR targets in line with brand strategy
  • Work with key stakeholders across Wholesale, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Photography
  • Attend weekly trade meetings, working with the merchandising team to analyze sales data and deputize for the Buyer, including presenting to key management
  • Help to coach Trainee Buyers and support team members
  • Lead with a customer mindset, visit stores, and competitive shops
Requirements:
  • Keen critical path management skills and confidence to challenge back
  • The ability to work flexibly, at pace, and manage your own workload with confidence
  • Exposure to costing and negotiations
  • Has a high ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong analytical and planning skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Has a clear understanding of our brand DNA and who our customer is
  • Has a passion for product and motivated attitude
  • Be able to identify key competitors and trends in order to recommend product strategies to the Buyer
  • Comprehensive industry knowledge of market competition
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with a can-do attitude
  • Has the confidence to communicate with key stakeholders
  • Enthusiastic with their approach to the role with the ability to take on new challenges in time
  • Has a team player outlook to build strong and meaningful relationships with both internal and external counterparts and suppliers
  • Previous experience as a Trainee Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant within the Fashion Industry
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, life insurance, and a range of other benefits. We also offer a fun and supportive work environment, with opportunities for career development and growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and organized individual who is passionate about fashion and retail, we would love to hear from you.

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