Assistant Buyer

Mint Velvet; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fast-growing company as an Assistant Buyer, where you will source and develop a commercial range, collaborate with teams, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded private health insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

50% staff discount

Interest-free Season ticket loan

Bespoke induction support

Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buying team.
• Ability to think creatively and logically.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Source and buy a commercial range that maximises sales.
• Maintain understanding of customer and brand handwriting.
• Prepare and present weekly department performance meetings.

Skills

Creative Passion

Commercial Awareness

Confident Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

To join our vibrant and fast-growing business as an Assistant Buyer:

• Previous experience in a Buying team, ideally with experience buying a department. Note: we welcome applications from current Senior BAAs
• You demonstrate an authentic creative passion and eye for product and emerging trends, proactive in seeking out your own inspiration. You have the ability to think both creatively and logically, processing information from a range of sources while keeping an eye on the bigger picture
• You have strong commercial awareness and financial understanding, as well as affinity with product
• You are a confident communicator, who takes a collaborative approach- focussing on building strong relationships. You will be resilient, adaptable and open to constructive feedback. You demonstrate courage to back your decision, try new things and challenge where necessary
• You are excited to learn the business from its heart, developing the commercial thinking and creative flair to help you develop and buy the season's must-haves
• You are naturally curious in your approach and focus on solutions not problems and you consistently role model our Mint Velvet brand values

Your responsibilities will include:

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

You'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday
• Company-funded private health insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 50% staff discount
• Interest-free Season ticket loan
• Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
• Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August
• A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - an early finish on pay day, social activities and more

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