Buying Assistant - Own Brand Kidswear

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Buying Assistant - Own Brand Kidswear, Liverpool

Client:

The Very Group

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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27

Posted:

24.03.2025

Job Description:

About the role.

Day to day you will have an understanding of the category critical path and supply chain, whilst undertaking administrative support for the buying function. You will be responsible for sample management and maintaining the sample library.

We’re looking for a Buying Assistant who already has experience at this level, has buying experience or relevant transferable skills in a relevant profession and can demonstrate a strong understanding and passion for buying.

The skills and behaviours imperative to being a successful BA candidate here at The Very Group are: commercially aware, able to build relationships, methodical, passionate, possessing strong communication skills, demonstrating initiative, enjoying problem solving and interpreting data, and having excellent attention to detail.

About you.

• Previous experience in Buying as a buying assistant or buyers admin assistant is beneficial but not essential.
• A great interest in fashion/kidswear.
• Understand the customer.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• A great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Excel.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress, we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.