Assistant Buyer - Womenswear Non Clothing

Overview

Assistant Buyer - Womenswear Non Clothing – Next

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Working Pattern

Working Pattern: 5 days in office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

• Develop a commercially successful product range by building strong relationships with suppliers and analysing data to plan across all categories.
• Collaborate with designers and merchandisers to support the product development process.
• Utilise specialist functions like product technology and sourcing to create outstanding products.
• Work closely with the e-commerce team to optimise online sales through tone of voice, imagery, and other tools.
• Liaise with the Marketing team for campaigns and e-commerce shoots within department budgets.
• Manage the critical path for product development and selection, and swiftly identify new product opportunities.
• Lead effective team management, resource delegation, and motivation.
• Potential for weekly travel to meet licenses and build relationships to collaboratively create innovative ranges.

Your team
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Buyer with a focus on Nightwear and Loungewear. The team is experienced in Womenswear, and this role is a platform to start and nurture a fast-paced department. You will be responsible for planning and buying the product, delivering KPIs for sales, markdown and profit. Role based in Enderby, Leicester.

About You
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Ability to manage multiple product ranges, understanding brand DNA, analytical and planning skills, identifying trends, and understanding market competition. Industry knowledge is essential. Proven track record in identifying opportunities to streamline the critical path and trade ranges in-season. Excellent written and verbal communication, enthusiasm, and teamwork. Ideally, an Assistant Buyer with expert knowledge in this industry.

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We encourage early applications for our roles, as recruitment begins quickly. If the position is filled, the advert may close earlier than planned.

You know Next, but we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear. We operate over 500 stores, Next Online, and online in over 70 countries.

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria's Secret
  * products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance-based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to discounts at Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at affordable prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job while gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore; collect items next day from work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, email  (include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject) or call  and leave a voicemail.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Retail

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