Buyer - Bags & Accessories (12 month FTC)

Next; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion retail sector is looking for a Buyer for Bags & Accessories to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise to drive product ranges focusing on profit and trends, collaborating close with design and merchandising teams. This hybrid position offers flexibility, balancing remote work with office-based collaboration in London.

Benefits

25% off a huge selection of products

Company performance-based bonus

Life Assurance

Access to the Next Sharesave Scheme

Annual Travel Card Loan

Direct to Desk delivery

Hybrid working options

Personal development plans

Early Bank Holiday finishes

Year-round office events

Qualifications

• Currently working at an Established Buyer level.
• Experience in buying bags and other accessories.
• Proven success in managing a non-clothing department.

Responsibilities

• Review each brand’s customer profile to develop products accordingly.
• Plan ranges according to future trends including pricing and seasonal variations.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Design to build a customer-focused range.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong eye for trends

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Education

Experience as an Established Buyer for a womenswear brand

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Buyer - Bags & Accessories (12 month FTC), London

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Next

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London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Contract |12 month fixed term contract

Location |Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London

Working style |Hybrid with the expectation of 3-4 days in the office

About the role…

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer to join our non-clothing team, delivering collections for our Next London Brands; ‘ Lipsy’ ‘Love & Roses’ and ‘Friends like These’

We are looking for someone to continue driving the growth of the department by utilising your expert knowledge and strong eye for trends to deliver a profitable and commercial ranges.

If you’re innovative, driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

We’re happy to consider full time or part time hours for the right candidate.

You will be…

• Continuously reviewing each brands’ customer profile to develop the product accordingly, demonstrating brand and customer awareness
• Planning the range according to future trends that take into account range construction and pricing architecture, seasonal variations
• Working collaboratively with Merchandising and Design to build a customer focused, commercial and inspirational range
• Leading the department from a trend perspective to influence and educate Senior Management on key trends/items
• Reviewing the range frequently with Merchandising to ensure product selection is commercial and reacting to sales
• Results orientated with the ability to realise further growth for the department
• Required to occasionally travel across UK and Overseas to visit suppliers and attend trade fairs sourcing fabrics/trims and shapes to build new and innovative ranges
• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset to look at pushing the department across each brand
• Currently working at an Established Buyer level for a womenswear brand
• Specialist knowledge & experience of buying bags as priority and good understanding of other accessories (scarves/hats/gloves etc )
• Have proven success at buying & leading a non clothing dept
• Experience of Delivering product ranges that are brand focused, fashion forward & delivered within critical path & profit parameters
• Agility & adaptability are key to this role which requires skill & experience to work across multiple categories, brands & lead times
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Excellent communication skills and supplier management
• Demonstrates passion and energy to be inspiring to others and deliver outstanding results
• Self-motivated and engages those around
• Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges
• Builds and maintains strong collaborative internal & external relationships
• Highly organised with the ability to plan ahead and have a flexible approach and be reactive when necessary

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.