Junior Buyer - Own Brand Kidswear

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Buyer for their Kidswear division in Liverpool. This role involves overseeing a team and managing key brand relationships while developing strategic initiatives to maximize growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fashion, particularly in Kidswear, and possess excellent negotiation and leadership skills. With a flexible, hybrid working model and a generous benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values ambition and personal development!

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment

£1,000 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Performance and business-related bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level in fashion.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Buying Admin and Assistant Buyer colleagues.
• Develop category strategy in alignment with retail strategy.

Skills

Fashion experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Experience as Junior Buyer

Experience in Kidswear

Job description

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Junior Buyer - 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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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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 ensure key trading milestones are adhered to. Working closely with the Buying Manager, you will help develop the category strategy and how it supports the wider retail strategy.

While developing the Kidswear team is fundamental, so is your own development. You will deputise for the Senior Buyer in leadership meetings, making this an ideal opportunity for a Junior Buyer seeking a new challenge!

• Have full ownership of core areas within the Kidswear own brand category.
• Manage key strategic brand relationships with excellent stakeholder skills.
• Consider current proposition, market growth, competitors, consumer drivers, and future opportunities.
• Think strategically, developing a clear roadmap for translating strategy into a plan for the next 6-24 months.
• Represent The Very Group at supplier meetings and selections.
• Align the strategy with wider category priorities and business initiatives to maximize growth opportunities.
• Coach and develop your direct reports, fostering career growth and performance.

About you:

• Fashion experience at Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level within an own brand background; preferable experience in Kidswear.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, focusing on what is right for the business, team, and customer.
• Bold and ambitious approach, aiming high and learning along the way.
• Demonstrate company values and culture; be a true leader, coaching and mentoring your team.
• Wide trend knowledge across the market, both pure-play and multi-channel.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident presenter to stakeholders.

Benefits include:

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Performance and business-related bonus potential
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits on our career site

How to apply:

Please note that the talent acquisition team manages this vacancy directly. If successful, you will undertake credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks, and possibly a DBS check. Please disclose any relevant information, including unspent criminal convictions, prior to these checks.