Junior Buyer - Womenswear (wovens)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the fashion industry is seeking a Junior Buyer for Womenswear in their London office. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to support efficient product development, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including a generous employee discount and holidays.

Benefits

25% staff discount

H&M Incentive Program

Up to 25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in womenswear (woven essential).
• Strong team player with great communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support in executing an efficient product development strategy.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Designers, and Production teams.
• Promote sustainable material choices.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Sustainability passion

Education

Experience as a senior assistant buyer/junior buyer in womenswear

Product Development knowledge

Tools

Microsoft 360

PLM

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Client:

H&M Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description

As a Junior Buyer on womenswear you will support in executing the product development, having a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and of our customer needs. With a clear and efficient component and product development you contribute to meaningful growth and profitability within the woven department. You will support in developing the best assortment for our target customer. You work in collaboration with the Buying, Pattern and Design team, the Product team, Material team and the Supply Chain team.

What you will do:

• Support in executing an efficient component and product development strategy, ensuring alignment with purpose, profitability, and sustainability goals.
• Support planning, analysis, and timely execution of product development in line with department strategy and omni-channel timelines.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Designers, and Controllers to align on pricing, value drivers (price, material, look), and budget targets.
• Contribute to assortment planning and development of components and colours that reflect the department’s visual and strategic direction.
• Ensure accurate component bookings and communicate sample yardage needs to the Supply Chain team.
• Promote sustainable material and component choices across all relevant products.
• Stay informed on market trends and customer insights, sharing findings with the team to guide product decisions.
• Inspire and support Assistant Buyers, encouraging confidence and professional growth.
• Foster strong collaboration across Buying, Design, Pattern, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient workflows and goal alignment.
• Take initiative in learning and continuously seek ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:

• Previous experience as a senior assistant buyer/junior buyer in womenswear (woven essential)
• Product Development knowledge working with an in-house design team.
• Strongcommercial awarenessand understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Excellentanalytical and numerical skills, proficiency inMicrosoft 360 package & workingwith PLM
• Strong team player with great communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams
• Genuine passion for the COS brand, sustainability and delivering customer relevant products
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Good understanding of external trends and competitor activity.

Additional Information

This is a full time permanent role based at our Head Office in London.

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program .

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS.

Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!