Junior Buyer - Own Brand Homewares (12 month FTC)

Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital retailer in Liverpool is seeking a Junior Buyer for Own Brand Homewares. The role involves managing several subcategories, coaching assistant buyers, and developing category strategy. Candidates should have experience in product development and a passion for Home and Interiors products. The company offers a flexible working model, generous benefits including a £1,000 allowance, 30 days holiday, and a discount on products.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Inclusive culture

£1,000 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday

LinkedIn learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience in Home or Own Brand category, with a passion for Home and Interiors products.
• Proven ability to build commercial ranges and collaborate with designers and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills to apply insights to range planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage several subcategories as the Junior Buyer.
• Coach and support Assistant Buyers.
• Develop category strategy and trading calendar.

Skills

Experience on Home or Own Brand category

Product development background

Clear communication skills

Analytical capability

Relationship building

Delegation and leadership skills

Job description

About us.

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨

About the team.

Own Brand Homewares is a fast-paced category responsible for a broad range of products from Lighting and Decorative Accessories through to Home Textiles and Tableware. We work with suppliers across the Far East, Europe and the UK to source and develop great value trend led products for our customers. We’ve seen market beating performance over the last 12 months, and this is a really exciting time to join the category and be part of our future growth.

About the role.

As the Junior Buyer on Own Brand Homewares, you will be responsible for several subcategories reporting into a Buyer. You will own the development and trading of these subcategories as well as coaching and supporting Assistant Buyers on the Category. You will be responsible for the management of the category critical path and support the Buyer in the development of the category strategy and trading calendar, as well as with the onboarding of new suppliers and factories to fill product gaps.

Whilst development of the team is fundamental, so is your own development. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Assistant Buyer, or an established Junior Buyer looking for a new challenge.

About you.

• Experience working on a Home or Own Brand category, with a strong passion for Home and Interiors products and trends
• Proven background in product development, with the ability to build commercial ranges and collaborate effectively with designers and suppliers
• Highly organised and skilled in clear, confident communication
• Strong analytical capability to review performance and apply insights to future range planning
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges that may impact the team or trading and take proactive steps to mitigate them
• Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Confident in delegating tasks, leading projects, and making decisions under pressure
• Capable of deputising for the Buyer in key meetings
• Able to liaise with senior management and clearly articulate category performance
• Experience working alongside merchandising functions to develop Range Frameworks

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn 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.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal task based interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you’d like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.