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A leading global premium activewear and lifestyle brand is seeking an organised, detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join their merchandising team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a company that's known for its community-driven culture, commitment to wellbeing, and performance-led design. The Role: As Assistant Buyer, you'll play a key role in supporting the seasonal product lifecycle - from concept to delivery. Working closely with buying, planning, and design teams, you'll help ensure the range reflects the brand's high standards of quality, functionality, and style. Key Responsibilities: Support the Buyer in executing seasonal buying strategies. Analyse sales, margin, and stock data to identify trends and opportunities. Help prepare range plans, buy sheets, and product reports. Coordinate with cross-functional teams on product samples, fittings, and deliveries. Maintain strong vendor and internal communications to ensure timelines are met. Assist with ad hoc projects across buying and merchandising as needed. About You: 1-2 years' experience in buying, merchandising, or product coordination - ideally in activewear, fashion, or lifestyle retail. Strong analytical and Excel skills; confident with numbers and detail. Passionate about performance apparel, wellness, and mindful living. Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills. Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The Offer: Temporary contract via agency payroll (paid weekly). Hybrid working with a collaborative, supportive team. Great exposure to a global retail brand with strong values and culture.

The Buying team at River Island play a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique designs across all of our channels. This is achieved though effective range planning, awareness of key commercial data and customer trends, excellent supplier relations and internal networks, and execution of the Buying Strategy to deliver sales and profit plans. The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer with trading, booking, fitting, range building, negotiation and supplier management, whilst ensuring the BAA team manages the critical path smoothly. Key Accountabilities: Support weekly trading reviews, updating and providing information to the Buying team as needed Ensure orders and invoices are accurately and efficiently processed by the BAAs, and new suppliers are onboarded Effective sample management, including labelling, working with suppliers (including Home Production where relevant), maintaining the development tracker and ensuring the correct samples are available to support meetings Supporting in fit meetings ensuring BAA has prepped accordingly and inputting in the session, deputising in fits where appropriate Co-ordinating labelling and ticketing to a high standard Monitor and review Critical Path, responding to escalations of risks to reduce delays, and maintaining as awareness of current lead times Assist Buyer with cost negotiations and range building Through a strong knowledge of competitors, key market trends, customers and channels, produce comp shops with recommendations, identifying opportunity and raising to buyer Build a foundational understanding of sustainability and how it impacts the Buying choices that are made Build a foundational understanding of compliance considerations and impact to the critical path management Seek out and positively respond to opportunities to step up and present in trade and department meetings Through a growing awareness of ethical trading practises, ensure that we partner well with our suppliers and behave in a consistently ethical way towards them Manages the workload of the BAA with a thorough understanding of the BAA performance and escalating to Buyer where support is needed Sets the direction and objectives for the BAA providing timely feedback and support to enable them to work to the best of their abilities Work cross functionally with Core Merchandising team for effective ways of working and collaboratively with other internal teams (Ecommerce, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising) Key Experience Required: Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer, or established Senior Buyer's Admin Assistant is required Experience in an omni-channel business is highly desirable Job Role Competencies Very good verbal and numerical reasoning skills Intermediate MS Office skills Computer literate and ability to learn new systems quickly Highly organised and proactive, good prioritisation skills Collaborative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills Very good commercial and market awareness Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented Resilient and adaptable with the ability to multitask Curious, continuous learning mindset Coaching, mentoring mindset Ability to present own views and assert own views Takes initiative Good presentation skills A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must About Us We're a much-loved 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. Check us out here on a map. What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway! A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year. Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays. Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding. Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need! Keeping You Safe At 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.

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Primary objective of the job: The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer in the management of the order and delivery process. They will also support the Buyer in building the Hard Accessories and Footwear range. Who you are: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer who can demonstrate the following: - Previous experience at AB level, managing your own area with an understanding buying calendar and range building process. - Experience of planning and developing product with Merch and Designer (overseen by Buyer). - Ability to formulate a clear directional strategy for individual area of responsibility. - A tenacious, positive attitude with a willingness for continuous improvement in the role, and a desire to develop yourself and junior members of the team. - Positive & proactive approach to building & maintain strong relationships with key internal & external stakeholders. - Able to identify problems and makes suggestions for improvements/solutions - Takes accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met. - Strong analytical & numerical skills with attention to detail. - Good written & verbal communication skills. - Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible approach to managing high workload & ad hoc tasks. What you'll be doing: Presenting product on a regular basis to the Buyer, Merch and senior Management. Working closely with Buyer, Merchandiser, Designer to ensure Product objectives and Sales plans & are delivered. Influence the range construction using sales information, history, instinct and commercial research. Support and input into the team's objective to build a commercial, balanced, focused range through competitor benchmarking and relevant trend direction in line with the department and division strategic plans. Reactive to current trade, to manage risks and maximize opportunities. Active influencing within departmental strategy meetings, analyzing sales, commercial feedback, comparative shop reporting to ensure the delivery of driving full price sales, reducing markdown, and appropriate new product opportunities. Contribute to team objective of achieving optimum cost-effective negotiation and supplier management. Demonstrate high levels of thorough management of the departmental and divisional end to end critical path Be fully aware of delivery of goods to the DC and communicate changes to delivery arrangements to the whole team Manage the approval of labdips, strike offs and trims to a high standard that delivers the signed off look of each product. Contribute to improving products fits, make fit comments when BAA is not available and be able to discuss critical path deadlines in relation to fit approvals/rejections and communicated to suppliers. With support of the BAA have responsibility for end to end sample management administrative duties and approvals Managing the garment approval process from components to garment sealing, Carry out risk assessments in collaboration with the technical team to identify potential issues demonstrating a greater understanding of production techniques and risks. Maintain quality control; work with Technologist to ensure the supplier adheres to all White Stuff policies and procedures ensuring legal requirements are met and company standards of labelling and ticketing are followed. Work with the Technologist on any quality and delivery issues. Agree actions to be taken after discussions with Technologist, Buying Department and Supplier. What we will offer you: As an Experienced Assistant Buyer at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Hybrid working Annual bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age. #LI-HYBRID

A premium fashion retailer renowned for its high-quality womenswear collections is looking for a confident and capable Senior Assistant Buyer with strong womenswear clothing or accessories product development experience. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a brand that values quality, craftsmanship, and commercial success. You'll work closely with suppliers, design, and technical teams to deliver refined, trend-led collections that reflect the brand's premium positioning. To be considered, you must currently be working at Assistant Buyer level, with at least six months of experience at Assistant Buyer level in accessories product development, specifically within womenswear , and be confidently managing your own product areas independently. The company offers hybrid working, early finish Fridays, a supportive and collaborative culture, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Don't miss out! Please apply with your CV!

A premium fashion retailer celebrated for its high-quality womenswear collections is seeking an Assistant Buyer with strong product development experience to join their accessories team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a brand that champions quality, craftsmanship, and commercial creativity. You'll collaborate closely with design, technical, and supplier teams to develop beautifully refined, trend-led accessories that embody the brand's premium aesthetic. About you: Ideally at Assistant Buyer level within fashion with a real focus on product development. Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for premium product. What's on offer: Hybrid working and early finish Fridays A supportive, collaborative culture with strong development opportunities Competitive salary and a great benefits package If you're looking to take the next step in your buying career with a brand that values quality and creativity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV!

A premium fashion retailer renowned for its high-quality womenswear collections is looking for a confident and capable Senior BAA or Assistant Buyer with strong product development experience to join their accessories team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a brand that values quality, craftsmanship, and commercial success. You'll work closely with suppliers, design, and technical teams to deliver refined, trend-led collections that reflect the brand's premium positioning. To be considered, you must currently be working at Senior BAA or Assistant Buyer level, with at least one year at BAA level in fashion product development. The company offers hybrid working, early finish Fridays, a supportive and collaborative culture, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Don't miss out! Please apply with your CV!

We are partnering with a boutique children's accessories brand with global stockists and key UK retailers, is expanding their friendly Hertfordshire-based team. They are looking for a like-minded Buying and Development Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Key Responsibilities: - Support product development from final design through to production handover - Manage critical paths, sample tracking, approvals, and price negotiations - Organise and track samples for production, marketing, and distributors - Maintain fabric swatches and supplier information - Create seasonal line sheets, product descriptions, and assist with website updates Ideal candidate will have experience in a similar buying or product development role, strong IT skills (Excel, Office, Shopify, retail systems) and be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE: Support the Buyer, contributing to decisions on developing the seasonal product ranges. Work alongside the Buyer and Merchandise Team in the preparation of seasonal reviews and strategic seasonal planning Support and assist the Buyer in the development of customer, market and trend focused seasonal collections Consistently maintain and improve standards of product quality control through high standards of sample checks and fit checks Be aware of market movements, competitor activity & current and forthcoming fashion trends Actively research and propose new product opportunities to optimise brand strength and potentialise sales performance General correspondence with suppliers for sample requests & order information Support negotiations & working with supply base to ensure best price & margin is achieved. Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations & rescheduling of orders. Ensure the smooth running of the development process, maintaining schedules & key deadlines. Ensure any product related changes are communicated to Wholesale, Press & Marketing and VM Management of the Buying Admin Assistant.An experienced Assistant Buyer Passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends Personable, confident and self-motivated Previous experience Line Managing an Admin Assistant Excellent attention to details with a 'can-do' attitude and ability to show initiative Great attention to detail, with a commercial aptitude The ability to work under pressure & thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong negotiation & communication skills Competitive basic salary Pension and life assurance Enviable discounts Gym Discounts Summer Hours - 3pm Friday finish Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month) RetailTrust support And so much more!Our Culture We're an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community. Our Stores The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world's most famous department stores. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Assistant Buyer Do you have a passion for product, a sharp commercial eye, and a love for all things jewellery? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our Gold category team at H. Samuel, part of the Signet Jewelers family - home to much-loved brands including Ernest Jones and H. Samuel. As our Assistant Buyer, you'll play a key role in shaping our beautiful Gold range, supporting the Buyer in delivering a product assortment that delights our customers and drives business growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working as an Assistant Buyer or a Buyer's Administrator who's ready to take the next step in their buying career. This role can be offered on a hybrid basis working 2 days a week for our Croxley Park office. About the Role You'll work closely with the Buyer to support all aspects of the buying process - from range planning and product development to analysis and supplier management. Your input will help ensure our collections are commercially strong, trend-led, and perfectly aligned with our brand and customer. Key responsibilities include: Assisting in the sourcing, development, and selection of products in line with the department strategy. Reviewing sales and product performance to identify opportunities that drive sales and profitability. Preparing product information and analysis for range reviews, sign-offs, and business presentations. Managing product samples and ensuring on-time delivery. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, attending meetings, and supporting negotiations. Conducting competitive shops and preparing analysis on market and trend insights. Supporting product launches and promotional activity, ensuring accurate information reaches stores and internal teams. Supervising and coaching the Buyer's Administrator, helping to develop their skills and knowledge. About You You're commercially minded, detail-oriented, and passionate about product. You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and love turning data and trends into action. You're confident working with suppliers, analysing numbers, and contributing ideas that shape the future of our Gold collection. We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience as an Assistant Buyer or a Buyer's Administrator ready for the next step, ideally within retail or a branded environment. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent Excel capability. Great organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication and relationship management skills. A collaborative, proactive, and commercially focused mindset. Experience in supplier negotiation and an eye for detail and product quality. At Signet, we're more than just a retailer - we're passionate about helping people celebrate life and express love. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work genuinely makes a difference. arrow_upward We offer a fantastic job and more... We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits: Competitive salary Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years' service. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.arrow_upward Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. arrow_upward

Junior Buyer At Signet Jewelers, home to iconic brands like H.Samuel and Ernest Jones, we believe buying is more than just numbers - it's about storytelling, creativity, and delivering products our customers will treasure forever. We're looking for a Junior Buyer to bring a sharp eye for trends to a dynamic role in our Gold category team, where your impact will shape the future of our collections. What the role involves: As Junior Buyer, you'll take ownership of developing and trading our gold product ranges. You'll partner closely with Merchandise Planning and Sourcing teams to build commercial, customer-driven ranges that deliver on sales, margin, and stock targets. You'll also collaborate with our US buying and sourcing teams to bring global insight into your category. Your role will touch everything from strategy to execution - from analysing trends and identifying opportunities, to negotiating with suppliers and managing the product lifecycle across both retail and ecommerce. Key Responsibilities: Create and deliver seasonal and annual strategies for your category. Build and trade ranges based on customer insight, market trends, and performance data. Work with suppliers to source and develop new product - ensuring quality, cost, and compliance are met. Plan and execute promotions to drive traffic and margin, aligned with our brand identity. Collaborate with marketing, visual merchandising, and retail teams to bring your ranges to life in-store and online. Manage and mentor at least one direct report within the Buying Admin team. Stay on top of product performance, taking action to optimise sell-through and minimise terminal stock. Ensure full adherence to the Go to Market process and relevant legislation, including the Competition Act, Bribery Act, and Kimberley Process. What we're looking for: Proven success as an Assistant Buyer within a multi-site retail environment. Strong commercial and analytical skills - you're comfortable with numbers and data. A sharp eye for trends, especially in jewellery or accessories. Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Organised, proactive, and confident juggling multiple projects at once. Previous experience in jewellery buying or knowledge of the category is desirable.arrow_upward We offer a fantastic job and more... We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits: Competitive salary Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years' service. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.arrow_upward Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. arrow_upward

We are partnering with a fashion brand who are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic menswear team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and fast-paced buying environment, where you'll play a key role in managing the critical path, negotiating prices, and supporting the wider Buying function. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and proactive, with a keen eye for detail. You'll be a positive team player with a strong commercial mindset and a genuine passion for fashion and product. Main Responsibilities will include: Support the Buyer in the day-to-day running of the department. Manage and prioritise the workload of the Buyers Admin Assistant. Conduct trend analysis and competitive shopping, reviewing price architecture to ensure commercial relevance. Maintain smooth departmental operations, ensuring product launch processes and systems are accurate and up to date in line with the critical path. Prepare for meetings, ensuring samples are pulled and presented to a high standard. Liaise closely with Design, Merchandising, and Wholesale teams to support cross-functional collaboration. Oversee master data management on the PLM system. Person Specification: Previous experience as a Senior Buyers Admin Assistant or Assistant Buyer. Experience with negotiating costs and supplier relationships. Strong product eye with excellent commercial awareness. Proficient in PC applications, including PowerPoint and Excel. Driven and self-motivated, with strong analytical and numeracy skills.

We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven Buying Assistant to join our client's dynamic team. You'll play an integral part in supporting the buying function across home and beauty categories, helping to deliver innovative, on-trend, and commercially successful products. This hands-on role offers end-to-end exposure to the product lifecycle, from sourcing and range planning to sales analysis and supplier coordination. If you're organised and analytical, with some previous industry experience within buying, this could be the perfect move for you! Based in London, with hybrid working available. Main responsibilities will include: Support the development and delivery of product ranges that align with brand, customer, and commercial goals. Manage product data including listings, line sheets, order forms, and product information to ensure accuracy. Assist with supplier communication; obtaining samples, prices, specifications, and resolving queries promptly. Track and maintain the product critical path, ensuring deadlines are met and data is kept up to date. Monitor sales and stock performance, producing regular and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making. Analyse trading data to identify trends, highlight opportunities, and support the buying team with commercial insights. Coordinate with global factories and logistics partners to manage shipments and resolve delivery or quality issues. Provide administrative and operational support, maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the smooth running of the buying function. Person Specification: Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and multitasking skills. Numerically confident, able to interpret sales, stock, and financial data with accuracy. Proficient in Excel and comfortable managing large datasets and reports. Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners. Proactive team player with a genuine interest in retail, product development, and market trends.

About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Life at THG Beauty We know that beauty isn't one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic. By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online. THG Beauty's breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry's digital strategic leader. Why be an Assistant Buyer at THG Beauty? You will join a multi-brand, dynamic team of true beauty enthusiasts, with the opportunity to work cross-functionally with the wider category-led Buying team. You will also have the opportunity to work with market leading brands and internal teams across the Lookfantastic business to drive continued sales and profit growth. By driving strong joint business plans with each of our brand partners, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your category with ample opportunity for progression and development. As an Assistant Buyer, you'll: Work with the Junior Buyer / Buyer to build, manage and deliver brand budgets and build best in market joint business plans to achieve business benefits including market leading promotions, first to market launches, exclusives and investment into promotional & marketing support to maximise performance.Communicate key joint business plan activations by brand to site managers and marketing teams to ensure the successful execution and coordinate joint business plan activations including the set up and ordering of NPD and gift with purchases, setting live and taking down brand promotions, providing clear guidance to trading teams around the time, strength and included SKUs of any promotions and actively providing teams with marketing assets to promote brands across site Work in close alignment with the LOOKFANTASTIC and boutique site managers to ensure brands are well represented on site Be responsible for continuous monitoring and review of category performance to analyse sales patterns, taking into consideration competitor activations in the market. Advises relevant teams and ensures appropriate action is taken to unforeseen sales reactions.Attends brand meetings alongside Junior Buyer / Buyer to offer support in meeting notes and feedback What skills and experience do I need for this role? Financial and analytical ability - ability to budget and review performance Excellent communicator - able to give clarity and set direction Commercial awareness of the beauty industry Strong knowledge of your brand partners Ability to form good working relationships with internal teams and external clients Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Project management skills Negotiation skills What's in it for me? Career Development Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. Enhanced Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.Up to 10 days compassionate leave.Buy back up to 3 days each year.Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. Wellbeing Support Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.Access our in-house CBT therapist.Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.State-of-the-art on-site gym.Access to our on-site physio. Other Perks Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.On-site staff shop.Access to on-site barber.Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

MR PORTER is the men's luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world's most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P, and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long-standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men's mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group. MR PORTER are now seeking a talented Junior Buyer to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are: Location: Our Westfield office in London Department Size: 4 (Approx.) Reporting into: Buying Manager Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you: Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in A pension that both you and the company contribute too A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales Private healthcare for you and your family Flexible working A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other Here's a breakdown of what you'll be doing: Be responsible for the seasonal buy budget, sales selection and buy strategy for a selected group of designers. Oversee and manage negotiation of terms and conditions with assigned designers. Achieve margin and sell thru targets. Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent and early flow of goods/merchandise to maximise sales and meet plan. Input into range planning and trend forecasting with direction from Buying Director. Maintain and develop best position with vendors. Ensure right mix of product and maintain awareness of competitors positioning. Work with Merchandising and other Buyers to ensure consistent buy message. Stay on budget and overage for cancellations. Be an ambassador for the MR PORTER business; forming strong relationships with established and emerging brands at show time and year-round. Communicate buys/strategies internally to all relevant teams, including marketing and editorial. The type of person we are looking for: Experience gained as an Assistant Buyer within a multi-brand retailing environment, preferably within the luxury ready to wear category. Proven commercial experience of trading in a fast paced and reactive environment. Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through buying strategy. Proven track record of networking and negotiation skills. Good judgement and decision-making skills. Confidence in suggesting calculated risks. Strong analytical and IT skills. From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV. LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly. Experience Level: AssociateWorkplace Type: Hybrid

Company Description At A&F, we are at an exciting stage in our build-out of the EMEA regional office and we have a clear strategy to grow our brands in the region (Hollister Co, Gilly Hicks, Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids). We are looking for strong, curious, optimists who aim high, push boundaries & are willing to roll their sleeves up & get stuck in to join on this exciting journey! Job Description This individual will work as part of the EMEA Brands team to develop local product strategy and support for the A&F or Hollister brand. They will drive product strategy across all channels. They will work directly with the global product team to create the local version of our brand aesthetic. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with internal and external teams in both EMEA and the US. What will you be doing? - Within a business division, act as owner for a full merchandise department for the brand in the EMEA region - Lead merchandise buys and distortions for two merchandise departments, leveraging regional customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities - Create the high-level architecture for an EMEA-exclusive product assortment o Ensure assortments are consistent with overall brand strategy and identity o Item-level execution of EMEA-exclusive assortment will be handled in partnership with handled centrally by Home Office Design and Merchandise teams o EMEA-exclusive product assortment is expected to play a key role in sales growth - Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region o Leverage financial and strategic capabilities to influence promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. as well as product development and assortments - Intimately understand regional customers' preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, aspirational brands / runway and monitoring media platforms - Execute against key milestones / seasonal processes: o Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for design o Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular Monday review process, evaluating performance, proposing tactical improvements, and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office o Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys o Participate in monthly Chase / Buy / Cut reviews to provide a regional perspective on key products and fine-tune assortments o Participate in monthly MPC meetings, working with team to identify upsides and risks to the plan o Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets - Partner with Home Office teams to ensure EMEA-exclusive assortment is on track throughout the product development process, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively both remotely and in-person What will you need to bring? - Bachelor's or undergraduate University degree equivalent - 2+ years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel - Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings - Passion for the buying role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Hollister brand - Desire to take ownership for a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business - An acute eye for product and trend - A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business - Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department - A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Description What Will You Be Doing? Within a single gender, act as owner for a full merchandise brand/gender/key focus departments within brand/gender for Abercrombie & Fitch or Hollister Co. Lead merchandise buys and distortions for relevant department, leveraging EMEA customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities Create the high-level architecture for a EMEA-exclusive product assortment (expected to be 10-20% of total EMEA assortment by SKUs) while ensuring items are consistent with overall brand strategy and identity, and also will be top volume drivers in the EMEA assortment. Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region Leverage financial and strategic capabilities to influence promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. as well as product development and assortments Intimately understand EMEA customers' preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, and monitoring media platforms Execute against key milestones / seasonal processes: Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for design Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular Monday review process, evaluating performance, proposing tactical improvements, and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys Participate in monthly Chase / Buy / Cut reviews to provide a regional perspective on key products and fine-tune assortments Participate in monthly MPC meetings, working with team to identify upsides and risks to the plan Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets Partner with Home Office teams to ensure EMEA-exclusive assortment is on track throughout the product development process, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively both remotely and in-person. What Do You Need To Bring? Bachelor's or undergraduate University degree equivalent 1-2 years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brands Desire to take ownership for a portion of a global multi-billion-dollar business An acute eye for product and trend A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand. Our Company Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we're here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas. Our Values We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. What You'll Get As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward. Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE ROLE We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Buyer. Commercially astute, thorough product knowledge, creativity and strong supplier relationships - you will ensure the continued evolution of our market-leading ranges. We're looking for someone who has a keen eye for style and trends to support our buying process. This role would be a great opportunity for someone in a Senior Assistant buyer position that is looking for the next step up in their career. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Supporting individual product categories throughout complete product lifecycle, with guidance from manager, building seasonal range plans, assisting in buy selections and product pricing, and analyzing sell-in and sell-out Partner with the Merchandising team to construct and manage your buying portfolio to seasonal financial targets Critically analyse data findings on a weekly basis to support commercial decisions and improve sales performance within your portfolio and also communicate commercial needs and opportunities to Design team Conducting competitive shopping analysis including pricing analysis Preparing relevant information for trade meetings and seasonal buy meetings, with support from Buying Administrative Assistant, to ensure relevant sales history is considered whilst making decisions for future seasons Daily communication with Production team to track deliveries and ensure accuracy of all data entry related to purchase orders Negotiating supplier cost prices, with support from manager, ensuring commercial, quality and financial targets are achieved Managing product data entry in assortment plans, including costs, retails, seasonal themes, and purchase order data Managing and maintaining systems with extremely high level of accuracy Working closely with licensed partners to deliver a customer focused range Working closely with and supporting our Wholesale team High level of communication with cross functional teams within AllSaints ABOUT THE LOCATION Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street. WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED FOR THE ROLE? Experience working in the Buying department for a commercial vertical fashion retailer, with a proven background in managing categories independently and delivering to critical path deadlines Clear understanding of trade reports, with ability to independently analyze sales and make relevant product recommendations to maximize sales opportunities Understanding of complete product life cycle, from system set up to delist/markdown strategy A meticulous approach to organisation and effective time-keeping Strong sense of initiative, with the ability to independently prioritize individual tasks and deadlines Attention to detail is key as this is a fast paced role, so a sharp eye is essential Able to understand and appreciate the design aesthetic of AllSaints An intense passion for commerce/product, with a natural commercial instinct Team player who collaborates and communicates effectively at all levels Strives to achieve and drive the best results possible for the brand Proactive, solution based thinker A strong aptitude in retail maths Proficient in Excel #WeAreAllSaints Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand. We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help. #LI-Hybrid

We're are looking for a passionate Wholesale Buyer Admin Co-Ordinator to help continue driving Skinnydip forward! The role will be based at our Head Office in Camden, London and the ideal candidate will need to have had experience working within a fast-paced company in a similar position. You will be directly involved with the smooth day to day management that is needed when working with some of the biggest retailers across the globe, with the aim of growing our Skinnydip offering within their stores. If you are a driven and motivated individual up for the challenge of working within a rapidly growing lifestyle style brand, then this is the role for you. Responsibilities: - Responsibility in supporting the Product Coordinators and Account Managers in maintaining existing relationships with key retail partners - Raising Purchase Orders and Sales Orders - A basic understanding of the production process and Critical Path Management - Setting up new products/suppliers, downloading reports from in house system. - Proactively follow up's with factories, chasing shipment samples, QC reports and any other relevant documents for approval prior to shipment, e.g. commercial invoices - Organising and maintain sample tracker ensuring samples are sent out to customers. - Liaise regularly with our DC, communicating customer packing instructions and delivery requirements. - Cross check packing lists and delivery notes against purchase orders before approving supplier invoices. - Assist the team with any additional tasks to ensure timely production and delivery of all orders. What we need from you? - Highly Driven and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. - Exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills. - Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint. - Minimum 2 years' experience ideally working in a similar role. - A basic understanding of the order, production and shipping process. - Excellent communication skills both externally and at all levels internally. - Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated. - Ability to work on an individual level as well as a team environment. - Proactive with problem solving skills. - Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve. - A degree of entrepreneurialism. The Skinnydip Experience - what we can offer you - Progression and career development at a rapidly growing company. - A fun and relaxed office environment - just check out our TikTok! - Unlimited Paid Holiday - yes that is correct! - Flexi time - start early/finish early or start later/finish later - Up to 50 WFH days a year - Regular company social events. - Wine Time every Friday afternoon How to apply: Please email your CV to: [email protected]

At In The Style, we empower our customers to be brave, embrace body confidence, and love themselves for who they are. Our message is clear: be who you are, not what you think you should be. Collaborations are in our DNA, providing a unique approach to products you wont find anywhere else. Our collections celebrate inclusivity, designed for everyone, regardless of shape or size. We are on a journey to attract new consumers and turn them into brand advocates, whether through our trend drops, our new fits sub-brand, or our renowned influencer edits. Purpose of the Role:- Contributing to the success of your product team by being a team player, delivering on trend product whilst meeting sales target. Responsibilities: Customer & Brand Awareness: Have a clear knowledge and understanding of our ITS girl and what she needs from us. Constantly research and keep up to date with our competitors to ensure we are in line or ahead of the key players in our market. Range Building & Product Development: Support your Buyer in developing new and exciting product that will exceed the ITS girls needs and expectations whilst consider seasonal trends & commerciality. Negotiation and Supplier management: Work hard to ensure best costs are negotiated and delivered to the business to achieve targets and support the success of your product area. Critical Path management Maintaining critical path following sign off to ensure lead times are met and all styles hit delivery dates Assisting the buyer and designer with product range and building new collections for sign off. Attending fit sessions, ensuring fit of the garments are commercial and appropriate and fits are sealed in a timely manner. Reviewing Trade: Reviewing best and worst sales, making suggestions for ways to improve product going forward, highlight any risks for future product launches and recommend repeats where appropriate. BIM: Hitting targeted BIM throughout season to ensure best position for the business going into product launches. Where this cannot happen, highlighting to senior staff and explaining implications New In Reports: Using New In report from BAA to suggest missed opportunities within product and/or new development ideas that could enhance sales of product area. Managing Team: Support and treat BAA fairly, empowering them to develop in their role & be their best self within the workplace. Manage up with relation to Buyer/Senior Buyer, anticipating their needs and requirements, supporting the team where necessary to ensure the best results can be delivered by the team. Skills & Behaviours Great Communicator Excellent Organisation Reactive & Adaptable Resilient Good Listener & Great Management Skills

Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity | Against Racism Liaising with other department functions on behalf of the department as required (working closely with Merchandising, warehouse, finance and stores) Filing and data management - accurate and concise in approach Generating weekly reports for Monday trade Liaising with suppliers on a day to day basis Assisting in buying trip preparation Ensure all information in order is accurate, formulas are correct and missing information is followed up on Assisting with buying and management processes for over 100 brand concessions for Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty, Brown Thomas, Arnotts and Fenwicks Helping to create trend reports and presentations for our luxury department store managers and retail staff. Monitor competitors, research and present new brand proposals and provide feedback on current market trends. Working closely with brands, managing order confirmations, purchase orders and repeats - whilst maintaining a comprehensive and accurate tracker and priority schedule. Take part in store visits and provide detailed feedback to the Buyers and Merchandising team. Micro-manage workload and priority lists for Merchandising Admin Team and for interns or work experience attendees. Review margins and RRP's highlighting to the Buyers the seasonal changes and providing details of what is required to ensure consistent growth. The Person: Fashion Buying degree or equivalent Previous experience within a Buying Admin role preferable (placement year or internship experience will be considered) Passionate about gaining experience and developing a career in Branded Buying Passionate about working with luxury high fashion brands Proactive, hard-working & excellent at building relationships Advanced Excel skills (advantageous) Hard-working, proactive and self-motivated Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Competitive basic salary Pension and life assurance Enviable discounts Gym Discounts Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month) RetailTrust support And so much more! If you're successful, you will work for a business which recognises that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfil our vision of being the world's leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same, so you will need to be adaptable; but we will reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | Against Racism

Assistant Buyer JD Responsible to: Buyer Department: Buying Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR Overview: JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi-channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North-West of England, today JD is an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world. JD is at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, providing customers with a product range that remains both authentic and uniquely appealing across a highly differentiated omni-channel experience. Our business model is split into Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. In FY21, JD Sports Fashion Plc generated revenues of £6,167.3m, underlying PBT of £324.0m and net cash of £795.4m and a market capitalisation of £7.275bn. JD won the International Excellence award at the Drapers Awards 2021 and was named best performing share of the 2010s with revenues increasing from £770m in 2010 to £6.1bn in 2021. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Visit relevant markets and JD Stores to support Buyer and increase market/competition knowledge Assist Buyer by attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product Assist Buyer in the preparation of presenting ranges for sign off with the relevant functions. Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department by reviewing sales and constantly looking for opportunities (i.e repeat buys) Complete and present to buyer the planograms for relevant category Regular dialogue with key brands to build relationships Research and be aware of new brands on the market to propose opportunities for relevant category Drive social media/marketing content via marketing and multichannel teams to ensure category features across all channels Manage samples Core Competencies: Extensive knowledge of our store base and website Strong awareness of product file to a line level detail Awareness of incoming stock and ability to manage the file in Buyer absence Confidence in building relationships with brands and internal departments within the business Acts as the lead partner between the Buyer and marketing/multichannel departments driving change and growth within social media. Proactive and confidence in suggesting changes Confidence to challenge and influence at all levels Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed: Relevant branded buying or merchandising experience is advantageous but not essential Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point. Retail experience Computer literate – Knowledge of Word, Excel and Power point advantageous but not essential. Organisational skills are essential Must be able to work in a fast-paced buying office environment What we will offer you: Development linked to your role with the business An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally

We're the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK. By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other. The Role: The role of the Junior Buyer is to put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer, to support the development and delivery of a commercial and profitable range that maximises sales opportunity. This role reports into the Senior Buyer. WHATS IN IT FOR YOU: 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers Private pension scheme Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme. Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave. Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust What you'll be doing Planning Understanding the Business Strategy and how that impacts your department Influencing the pricing strategy and price point policy for ranges in conjunction with the Merchandiser Applying knowledge of the current competitive marketplace and trends to drive the direction of the department Capacity planning proposing the production capacity required to meet changing demands for the product Solid understanding of the Department's current Customer insights, Market Share and opportunities Applying New Look brand and sub-brand strategy to product and range decisions within own area Working in conjunction with Marketing and E-Comm to identify opportunities for your department Developing pricing strategy Buying Working with design to develop brief and product, providing focused, clear development direction to supplier base Managing and singing off product specification packs, thinking creatively to meet the Critical Path Negotiating the best cost price to achieve departmental margin targets Understanding product trends and interpreting them where relevant into product areas Developing the right product at the right time, in line with the departmental design brief to meet customer requirements Utilising Open to Buy (OTB) through product development Building Ranges to option framework to maximise sales and profit and to offer the customer the best assortment Understanding the best sourcing route and Supplier for product whilst developing a short lead time route for trading Monitoring Critical Path on Commitment to insure intake and distribution targets are met Highlighting trial product opportunities to maximise future sales and reduce risk Working with Garment Tech to complete fit sessions in order to develop blocks and fit, that reflects design input and customer trends Agreeing packaging requirements and presentation of product in line with the Critical Path Who you are: Knowledge and Experience Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer / Junior Buyer within a major retailer / department within Clothing (Softs would be ideal) Minimum level of education or qualifications Fashion Qualification / Other degree desirable Measures / Key Performance Indicators A balanced, commercial departmental range bought in line with the Critical Path Delivery of Profit Margin target A motivated and supported team To represent our New Look Values Why New Look? We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We're proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role. Please ensure that your CV is in simple format e.g. Microsoft Word when applying using your CV to ensure smooth application process.

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About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Life at THG Beauty We know that beauty isn't one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic. By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online. THG Beauty's breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry's digital strategic leader. Why be a Junior Buyer at Cult Beauty? A dynamic opportunity to be part of a commercially driven, strategic team who shape our offering at Cult Beauty. The Junior Buyer is responsible for partenring with the wider buying team to strategically build, manage and report on the performance of brand and product offering for Cult Beauty in line with business KPI's and vision. As Junior Buyer, you'll: Collaborate with Buyer & Senior Buyer to plan, build and execute a strategy for sustainable growth and development of their category.Regularly review and rationalise brands within category as well as conducting regular reviews of ranges within their brands.Develop brand relationships in line with company values to build a best in market joint business plan and achieve business benefits including market leading promotions, first to market launches, exclusives and investment into promotional & marketing support to maximise performance.Be responsible for leading supplier negotiations to maximise margin/profit.Be responsible for building, managing and delivering their brand budgets, providing a clear and structured rationale for how each budget is to be achieved given the agreed upon JBP and marketing exposure.Work in close alignment with the site managers & marketing teams across the division to ensure brands are well represented on site.Form & nurture strategic brand relationships building strength in relationships with key brand partners to leverage investment opportunities, terms discussions and their global networks.Continuously monitor and review of category performance to analyse sales patterns, advises teams and ensures appropriate action is taken to unforeseen sales reactions.Arrange(6 months in advance) strategy meetings with brands, devising clear agendas, objectives and working cross functionally beforehand to gather relevant information to prepare a presentation that crafts a meaningful story for each brand meeting and enables a best in class JBP.Monitor satisfaction with all brand partners to ensure best in class delivery.Take responsibility for demand planning by brand alongside merch team to ensure every brand always has the stock needed to maximise budget performance.Manage the selection of a market leading product range, using customer insights and feedback to maximise new product opportunities and range visibility, to create an unparalleled customer experience and maximise sales and profit to achieve KPI's.Manage and accountable for their brand P and L with a clear understanding/ownership of stock in trade, open to buy, aged and overstocks, territory participation, promotional funding, retro agreements and trading margin. What skills and experience do I need for this role? Experience working in a Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer capacity Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time Financial and analytical ability - ability to budget and review performance Excellent communicator - able to give clarity and set direction Commercial awareness of the beauty industry inclusive of key competitors Ability to form good working relationships with internal teams and external clients Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Project management skills Negotiation skills What's in it for me? Career Development Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. Enhanced Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.Up to 10 days compassionate leave.Buy back up to 3 days each year.Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. Wellbeing Support Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa. Other Perks Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Life at THG Beauty We know that beauty isn't one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic. By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online. THG Beauty's breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry's digital strategic leader. Why be a Junior Buyer at THG Beauty? A dynamic opportunity to be part of a commercially driven, strategic team who shape our offering at Lookfantastic. The Junior Buyer is responsible for parterning with the wider buying team to strategically build, manage and report on the performance of brand and product offering for Lookfantastic in line with business KPI's and vision. As Junior Buyer, you'll: Collaborate with Buyer & Senior Buyer to plan, build and execute a strategy for sustainable growth and development of their category.Regularly review and rationalise brands within category as well as conducting regular reviews of ranges within their brands.Develop brand relationships in line with company values to build a best in market joint business plan and achieve business benefits including market leading promotions, first to market launches, exclusives and investment into promotional & marketing support to maximise performance.Be responsible for leading supplier negotiations to maximise margin/profit.Be responsible for building, managing and delivering their brand budgets, providing a clear and structured rationale for how each budget is to be achieved given the agreed upon JBP and marketing exposure.Work in close alignment with the site managers & marketing teams across the division to ensure brands are well represented on site.Form & nurture strategic brand relationships building strength in relationships with key brand partners to leverage investment opportunities, terms discussions and their global networks.Continuously monitor and review of category performance to analyse sales patterns, advises teams and ensures appropriate action is taken to unforeseen sales reactions.Arrange(6 months in advance) strategy meetings with brands, devising clear agendas, objectives and working cross functionally beforehand to gather relevant information to prepare a presentation that crafts a meaningful story for each brand meeting and enables a best in class JBP.Monitor satisfaction with all brand partners to ensure best in class delivery.Take responsibility for demand planning by brand alongside merch team to ensure every brand always has the stock needed to maximise budget performance.Manage the selection of a market leading product range, using customer insights and feedback to maximise new product opportunities and range visibility, to create an unparalleled customer experience and maximise sales and profit to achieve KPI's.Manage and accountable for their brand P and L with a clear understanding/ownership of stock in trade, open to buy, aged and overstocks, territory participation, promotional funding, retro agreements and trading margin. What skills and experience do I need for this role? Experience working in a Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer capacity Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time Financial and analytical ability - ability to budget and review performance Excellent communicator - able to give clarity and set direction Commercial awareness of the beauty industry inclusive of key competitors Ability to form good working relationships with internal teams and external clients Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Project management skills Negotiation skills What's in it for me? Career Development Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. Enhanced Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.Up to 10 days compassionate leave.Buy back up to 3 days each year.Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. Wellbeing Support Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.Access our in-house CBT therapist.Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.State-of-the-art on-site gym.Access to our on-site physio. Other Perks Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.On-site staff shop.Access to on-site barber.Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

The Buying team at River Island play a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique designs across all of our channels. This is achieved though effective range planning, awareness of key commercial data and customer trends, excellent supplier relations and internal networks, and execution of the Buying Strategy to deliver sales and profit plans. The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer with trading, booking, fitting, range building, negotiation and supplier management, whilst ensuring the BAA team manages the critical path smoothly. Key Accountabilities: Support weekly trading reviews, updating and providing information to the Buying team as needed Ensure orders and invoices are accurately and efficiently processed by the BAAs, and new suppliers are onboarded Effective sample management, including labelling, working with suppliers (including Home Production where relevant), maintaining the development tracker and ensuring the correct samples are available to support meetings Supporting in fit meetings ensuring BAA has prepped accordingly and inputting in the session, deputising in fits where appropriate Co-ordinating labelling and ticketing to a high standard Monitor and review Critical Path, responding to escalations of risks to reduce delays, and maintaining as awareness of current lead times Assist Buyer with cost negotiations and range building Through a strong knowledge of competitors, key market trends, customers and channels, produce comp shops with recommendations, identifying opportunity and raising to buyer Build a foundational understanding of sustainability and how it impacts the Buying choices that are made Build a foundational understanding of compliance considerations and impact to the critical path management Seek out and positively respond to opportunities to step up and present in trade and department meetings Through a growing awareness of ethical trading practises, ensure that we partner well with our suppliers and behave in a consistently ethical way towards them Manages the workload of the BAA with a thorough understanding of the BAA performance and escalating to Buyer where support is needed Sets the direction and objectives for the BAA providing timely feedback and support to enable them to work to the best of their abilities Work cross functionally with Core Merchandising team for effective ways of working and collaboratively with other internal teams (Ecommerce, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising)Key experience required: Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer, or established Senior Buyer's Admin Assistant is required Experience in an omni-channel business is highly desirable Job role competencies: Very good verbal and numerical reasoning skills Intermediate MS Office skills Computer literate and ability to learn new systems quickly Highly organised and proactive, good prioritisation skills Collaborative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills Very good commercial and market awareness Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented Resilient and adaptable with the ability to multitask Curious, continuous learning mindset Coaching, mentoring mindset Ability to present own views and assert own views Takes initiative Good presentation skills A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must About Us We're a much-loved 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. Check us out here on a map. What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway! A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year. Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays. Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding. Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need! Keeping You Safe At 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.

The Buying team at River Island play a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique designs across all of our channels. This is achieved though effective range planning, awareness of key commercial data and customer trends, excellent supplier relations and internal networks, and execution of the Buying Strategy to deliver sales and profit plans. The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer with trading, booking, fitting, range building, negotiation and supplier management, whilst ensuring the BAA team manages the critical path smoothly. Key Accountabilities: Support weekly trading reviews, updating and providing information to the Buying team as needed Ensure orders and invoices are accurately and efficiently processed by the BAAs, and new suppliers are onboarded Effective sample management, including labelling, working with suppliers (including Home Production where relevant), maintaining the development tracker and ensuring the correct samples are available to support meetings Supporting in fit meetings ensuring BAA has prepped accordingly and inputting in the session, deputising in fits where appropriate Co-ordinating labelling and ticketing to a high standard Monitor and review Critical Path, responding to escalations of risks to reduce delays, and maintaining as awareness of current lead times Assist Buyer with cost negotiations and range building Through a strong knowledge of competitors, key market trends, customers and channels, produce comp shops with recommendations, identifying opportunity and raising to buyer Build a foundational understanding of sustainability and how it impacts the Buying choices that are made Build a foundational understanding of compliance considerations and impact to the critical path management Seek out and positively respond to opportunities to step up and present in trade and department meetings Through a growing awareness of ethical trading practises, ensure that we partner well with our suppliers and behave in a consistently ethical way towards them Manages the workload of the BAA with a thorough understanding of the BAA performance and escalating to Buyer where support is needed Sets the direction and objectives for the BAA providing timely feedback and support to enable them to work to the best of their abilities Work cross functionally with Core Merchandising team for effective ways of working and collaboratively with other internal teams (Ecommerce, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising)Key experience required: Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer Experience in an omni-channel business is highly desirable Womenswear or Girlswear experience is preferable Experienced negotiator Product development with designer Experience of deputising for buyer in meetings/presentations to senior management Trade expertise: trading best sellers to drive performance Strong WW & KW market awareness Managing a BAA Job role competencies: Very good verbal and numerical reasoning skills Intermediate MS Office skills Computer literate and ability to learn new systems quickly Highly organised and proactive, good prioritisation skills Collaborative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills Very good commercial and market awareness Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented Resilient and adaptable with the ability to multitask Curious, continuous learning mindset Coaching, mentoring mindset Ability to present own views and assert own views Takes initiative Good presentation skills A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must About Us We're a much-loved 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. Check us out here on a map. What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway! A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year. Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays. Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding. Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need! Keeping You Safe At 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.

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 both wholesale and marketplace channels, helping to build collections that reflect River Island's brand DNA and meet divisional goals. As a key member of the team, you'll work closely with internal Buying & Merchandising teams and external brand partners to support range planning, analyse trade, and contribute to commercial decisions that drive growth. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, perfect for someone ambitious, commercially astute, and ready to develop their leadership skills through mentoring and supporting more junior team members. Key Responsibilities Support the Buyer in building and trading womenswear 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 You Previous 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 Us We're a much-loved 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. Check us out here on a map. What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway! A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year. Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays. Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding. Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. The choice to opt in for healthcare through our provider AXA. 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need! Keeping You Safe At 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.

About Us Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we've become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: Progressive - we move with the mood Creative - we champion limitless minds Inclusive - we open our platforms to all communities Responsible - we work to reduce our impact on the environment Compassionate - we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 Sound like you, why not join us? Role Summary This is a great opportunity for a Senior Assistant Buyer to join our Womenswear team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for Urban Outfitters and the latest trends. They will be business-minded, hold strong communication and negotiation skills, with a creative flair to thrive in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Be Doing Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the business Create a balanced assortment encompassing fashionability and commerciality Management of product development process to ensure critical dates are met and product is ordered and approved Build excellent relationships with the supply base and using strong negotiation skills, understanding margins and shipping terms Manage the OTB alongside the Senior Buyer and Planning team recommending rebuys. React to changes in demand, in order to run the business as efficiently as possible Liaise with PR, Marketing, Web, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations teams to ensure that sales are maximized, and the department reaches its full potential Manage and develop a BAA Keep abreast of market activity and make product recommendations Strong ability to trade and deliver in-season, as well as long lead strategic initiatives Build strong relationships with Buying counterparts in the US office What You'll Need A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent. Strong Fashion Buying experience across Womenswear Experience managing and guiding a BAA A keen eye for emerging trends and on brand product Good knowledge of competitor activity from high street to designer and the vintage and resale market An entrepreneurial mind-set with a hands-on approach and strong team ethos A desire to see things through and make things happen quickly and effectively. Strong communications skills, building relationships internally and externally Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word/ Excel/ Outlook / PowerPoint #UrbanEU #LI-ER1 The Perks Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish times Bring your dog to work Wellbeing: Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships Private Medical Insurance Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands Community:One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice Travel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development Equal Opportunity Statement URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.