Junior Buyer - Fashion

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion sector is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their team. The role involves planning and purchasing for the Fashion category, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, product development, range building, supplier negotiation, or critical path management.
• Experience managing brand relationships across commercial terms.
• Passion for the Category.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commercial and market data to develop appealing category assortments.
• Monitor Partner NPS and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Store Design teams.

Skills

Buying experience

Product development

Supplier negotiation

Range building

Collaborative approach

Job description

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About the role

As a Junior Buyer in this area, you will be a highly motivated individual who uses their knowledge to plan and buy the best ranges for our customers within the wider Fashion category. Your responsibilities include delivering KPIs such as sales, profit, stock, margin, and customer metrics. You will analyze market trends and commercial input to develop own-brand and branded ranges that provide a competitive advantage.

Salary

£32,600.00 - £50,500.00

Contract type

Roles available in Womenswear Permanent and Fixed Term 12 months in Direct to Customer Fashion.

Working pattern/flexible working

The Partnership adopts a hybrid working approach, allowing a mix of office and home-based work based on personal needs and business requirements. Typically, 2-3 days a week in the office, including Wednesdays and Thursdays, with additional ad-hoc meetings.

Location

This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office.

Key responsibilities

1. Work with your Merchandiser to analyze commercial and market data to develop appealing category assortments for John Lewis & Partners customers.
2. Monitor Partner NPS and customer satisfaction metrics to assess the impact of assortment decisions and drive sales growth through effective planning and promotions.
3. Collaborate with Marketing, Online, and Store Design teams to deliver a compelling brand portfolio.
4. Make decisions on product assortment, development, sourcing, brand positioning, pricing, and margins aligned with category and customer strategies.
5. Collaborate with merchandising on season trading, volume decisions, commercial terms, and product lifecycle management with suppliers.

Essential skills/experience

• Experience in buying, product development, range building, supplier negotiation, or critical path management.
• Experience managing brand relationships across commercial terms.
• Collaborative approach across teams.
• Buying experience with brands.
• Passion for the Category.

About The Partnership

We're the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We are committed to building a happier world through innovation, diversity, and excellent service. As Partners, we share ownership, success, and responsibility, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Additional points

Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity assessments. Apply promptly as vacancies may close early due to high interest. We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, job sharing, and shorter contracts. Discuss these options with the hiring manager during your interview.