Mens Jersey Buyer

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mens Jersey Buyer for a 12-month maternity cover role. Responsibilities include developing product ranges, managing supplier relationships, and driving product strategy. Ideal candidates will have experience in the fashion industry, strong organizational skills, and a passion for fashion.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Passion for fashion and keen eye for product detail.
• Ability to coach and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sourcing a commercial product range.
• Managing full product lifecycle from design to pricing.
• Oversight of supplier relationships and market trend monitoring.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Market awareness

Strong commercial acumen

Education

Buying experience ideally in a fashion/clothing environment

Job description

Job Title

Mens Jersey Buyer

Location

George House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Buying

Closing Date

30 June 2025

Are you looking to take the next step in your Buying career?

The Mens Jersey and Essentials Buyer is responsible for developing and sourcing a commercially viable product range that meets customer and market needs while maximizing profitability. The role involves leading the buying team, managing the full product lifecycle from design to price architecture, and ensuring strong financial performance. Key responsibilities include driving the product strategy, overseeing supplier relationships, monitoring market trends, and maintaining competitive advantage. The Buyer also plays a key role in sustainability and ethical trading initiatives, ensuring products align with George’s standards. Additionally, the Buyer will mentor and develop the Assistant Buyer, collaborate across departments, and ensure successful product launches.

This role is a 12 months Maternity Cover opportunity.

"Let's find out about you?"

• A passion for fashion and a keen eye for product detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
• Great communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Awareness of market trends, customer needs, and sustainability practices.
• Buying experience ideally in a fashion/clothing environment
• Strong commercial accumen
• Ability to coach and develop others

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves"