Buyer - Childrenswear Licensed Brands

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer in London is seeking an experienced childrenswear buyer to join their Licensed Brands team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing a variety of product ranges across childrenswear, leveraging strong analytical and planning skills alongside the ability to identify trends. This role requires effective collaboration with design and technical teams, ensuring that all products align with brand guidelines and market demands. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Profit-related bonus

Management share options

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

Salary finance

25% staff discount

Wellhub - discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record in identifying growth opportunities.
• Experience in trading ranges in-season.
• Experience in sourcing multiple product ranges across childrenswear.

Responsibilities

• Research latest trends and analyze data.
• Plan and present product ranges.
• Collaborate with design, merchandise, and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Ability to identify trends

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Based in central London.

When it comes to UK retail, it's hard to find a company with a bigger brand portfolio. We sell hundreds of brands on our website and have now developed a business designing and manufacturing many of the brands under licence. It is a fast growing part of our business and we are looking to extend our portfolio of brands. For anyone in a buying role - Next is the place to learn, grow and thrive.

The role

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced childrenswear buyer to join the Licensed Brands team at Next, where we design and manufacture collections for brands such as Paul Smith, Ted Baker, Little Bird, Superdry and AllSaints. From researching the latest trends through to analysing data, planning and presenting the ranges, you'll work hard to manufacture elevated designs that reflect the brand's 'DNA' and handwriting.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, self‑motivated buyer who has experience working at pace across varied suppliers and product categories.

About You

You will have the ability to source multiple product ranges across childrenswear. You'll be an experienced buyer with strong analytical and planning skills as well as having a commercial focus. You should be able to easily identify the latest trends and have a comprehensive understanding of the market. A proven track record in identifying growth opportunities and trading ranges in‑season is crucial. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for effective collaboration with the design, merchandise and technical teams.

Your attitude will be of utmost importance - you will be resilient, adaptable to change and open to new ways of working.

Building successful team relationships, instilling confidence and trust in our partnerships is key to the success of the department and we hope this could be you!

Your team

You will be working with a like‑minded and creative team who have a real passion for product and a shared goal to push the brands forward. Collaborating to innovate and bring your ideas and designs to life ensuring they align with the brands handwriting, current market trends and our customers' needs.

Sponsorship

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

About the Team

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit‑related bonus - based on company performance
• Management share options
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
• Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
• Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
• 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
• Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
• VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
• Access to NEXT staff shops
• Octopus energy - like cycle‑to‑work, but for electric vehicles
• Free parking (excluding London locations)
• Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
• On site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
• National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
• Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
• Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
• Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
• Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
• Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
• A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
• Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.