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Buyer - Garden & Festive (12 month FTC)
2 weeks ago
*About us*
We are
The Very Group
and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on
to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
*About the team.*
We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join our dynamic Garden and Festive team, based in Speke. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract within a fast-paced and creative environment.
*About the role.*
This is an exciting position in a growing category within our Home division. You'll work across both branded and own-brand ranges, playing a key role in developing innovative products and collaborating closely with our design, merchandising, and sourcing teams, as well as suppliers across the Far East, Europe, and the UK.
You'll also partner with leading strategic brands to deliver compelling, trend-led ranges that delight our customers. Staying ahead of market trends and identifying new product opportunities will be central to your success.
Collaboration is key in this role - you'll work cross-functionally with trading and marketing teams to bring our Home strategy to life across all channels, ensuring we deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibility for department KPI's and management of the team on a large category
Maintaining strong relationships with Strategic brands
Building commercial ranges and working collaboratively with designers and suppliers
Deputising for the Buying Manager in key meetings where required
Liaising with senior management team, clearly articulating category performance and areas for improvement
or take lead and make decisions under pressure
Leading on face-to-face brand meetings, terms, negotiations and supplier visits
Maintaining an in-depth awareness of market trends, competitor activity and price positioning to ensure competitiveness within the category
Looking to onboard new brands in line with our retail strategy
*About you*
Previous experience of operating at Buyer level or significant experience operating at Junior Buyer
Experience of product development and direct sourcing.
The ability to lead and engage in a high performing and well established team
Solutions and delivery focused
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
*Some of our benefits*
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £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%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
First Stage -
An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
Second Stage -
A 1 hour final stage face to face formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.
Equal opportunities
We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
