Junior Buyer - Own Brand Kidswear

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established retail company is seeking a Junior Buyer for its Kidswear category in Liverpool. The successful candidate will manage a team and oversee category strategies while developing strong relationships with stakeholders. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual with prior buying experience in the fashion sector, poised for growth within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture

£1,000 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Buyer or Senior Assistant Buyer in fashion, ideally in Kidswear.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pressure.
• Strong trend awareness and market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage Buying Admin and Assistant Buyer team.
• Develop category strategy in coordination with the Buying Manager.
• Coach direct reports, promoting career growth.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

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Client:

The Very Group

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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About the role.

This Junior Buyer role is responsible for managing a team of Buying Admin and Assistant Buyer colleagues. You will oversee category critical path and ensuring key trading milestones are adhered to. Working closely with the Buying Manager you will help the development of the category strategy and how it supports the wider retail strategy.

Whilst development of the Kidswear team is fundamental, so is your own development. You will deputise for the Senior Buyer in leadership meetings so it’s an ideal opportunity for a Junior Buyer looking for a new challenge!

• Have full ownership of core area’s within Kidswear own brand category.
• Manage the key strategic brand relationship, with excellent stakeholder skills.
• Consider our current proposition, market growth, competitors, consumer drivers and future opportunities.
• Think strategically, developing a clear roadmap for how the strategy translates into a clear plan for the next 6-24 months.
• Be the voice of The Very Group at supplier meetings and selections.
• Link the strategy into the wider category priorities and business initiatives, making sure you maximise on all opportunities to drive growth.
• Coach and develop your direct reports, driving career growth and performance.

About you.

• Demonstrable fashion experience gained at Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level within an own brand background. Preferable experience in Kidswear.
• Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, with strong focus on what is right for the business, your team and the customer.
• Bold and ambitious in your approach, not afraid to aim high and learn along the way.
• Demonstrate our values and culture, be a true leader for your direct reports, coaching and mentoring and establishing clear ways of working.
• A wide trend knowledge across the market both pure-play and multi-channel.
• Demonstrable strong negotiation and influencing skills, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A confident presenter to both internal and external stakeholders.

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
• 30days 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 foundon 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.