Wholesale Junior Buyer, Womenswear

OverviewJoin to apply for the Wholesale Junior Buyer, Womenswear role at River Island. We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded Junior Buyer to support the Womenswear Wholesale team in delivering strong product ranges and partner performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work across wholesale and marketplace channels, helping to build collections that reflect River Island’s brand DNA and meet divisional goals.Department: Buying | Location: Head Office, Chelsea HouseKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the Buyer in building and trading women's fashion ranges across wholesale and marketplace partners.Assist with product selection and partner meetings, ensuring brand integrity and quality standards are upheld.Analyse sales and performance data to identify opportunities and make recommendations.Maintain accurate product and order information on the B2B platform (NuOrder).Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order, delivery and launch processes.Monitor competitor activity and market trends to support informed decision‑making.Support the development and mentoring of more junior team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging best practice.About YouPrevious experience in a buying or assistant‑buyer role, ideally within womenswear, kidswear or fashion.Strong product eye with a good understanding of commercial trends and customer needs.Ambitious, commercially astute, and driven to grow your career in a dynamic buying environment.Confident working with data, able to analyse trade and translate insights into action.A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a positive team culture.Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.Experience with NuOrder or other B2B systems is a plus.Passionate about fashion, brand, and delivering results through great product.About UsWe’re a beloved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. This role is based at our Head Office in West London.What We Can Offer YouGenerous 50% staff discount and a bargain staff shop on site.Reducing Islanders' everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more via Reward Gateway.A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café, and various social events.Support for diverse family setups, including maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment, and dedicated support from the Retail Trust.Flexible working, early finish Fridays, and a ‘Giver Island’ day each year with matched funding.Upskilling opportunities, on‑the‑job training, qualifications and a succession plan.A generous bonus scheme and private pension plan.Option to opt for healthcare through AXA.25 days paid holiday + option to purchase additional holiday twice a year.Keeping You SafeAt River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk.Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below. #J-18808-Ljbffr