Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Off-Price e-tailer is looking for a Buying Assistant to join their expanding team in Hereford. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in Buying, particularly in fashion or sportswear, and possess strong analytical, planning, and communication skills. The position offers career growth opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus

Career Growth opportunities

Staff Discounts

Generous Holiday Allowance

Birthday Delight off

Free Parking

Health & Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in fashion or sportswear.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Confident in identifying trends and reacting quickly.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth by utilising market knowledge.
• Managing critical path and trading in-season.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

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If you’re ambitious, results-driven, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment, MandM could be the perfect place for you. We are looking for someone to continue to drive growth by utilising your expert knowledge as well as your strong relationship skills. You’ll need a sharp eye for trends, excellent market awareness, and the ability to plan and trade effectively within a fast-paced e-comm environment.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally within fashion or sportswear
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Confident in identifying trends and reacting quickly to market changes
• Deep understanding of the industry and competitive landscape
• Demonstrated success in managing the critical path and trading in-season
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven track record of developing and nurturing effective professional relationships
• A proactive, enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset

Who Are we?

As the UK’s number one Off-Price e-tailer, trusted by 3 million customers, we’re looking to expand our buying team. At MandM, we’re driven by a passion for Off-Price branded fashion and sportswear, sourcing from both leading global brands and trend-focused local suppliers.

We offer our customers fantastic value by partnering with companies with whom we have built long-term relationships, enabling us to offer big household names and up-and-coming brands, providing excellent value all year round.

We are located in the heart of Hereford City Centre in our brand new, state-of-the-art office. The modern, stylish workspace was designed to encourage collaborative working, teamwork, and creativity - everything that MandM is all about.

As our business continues to grow, we are recruiting for a talented Buying Assistant to join our expanding team.

More than a role

• Company bonus: We succeed, you benefit
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow
• Staff Discounts: Stay stylish with our exclusive discounts.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 5 weeks of well-deserved breaks. You even have the option to buy an extra week
• Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOU
• Free Parking
• Health & Wellbeing programme; including critical illness insurance

About Us

At MandM, our employees are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and making a real impact in the industry. We pride ourselves on upholding these core values in everything we do.