Buying Assistant

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Buying Assistant – Own Brand Kidswear

Location: Liverpool England GB

Job Description:

About us.

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the team.

Our Buying team have some of the best minds in fashion and retail and are leading the way in finding the next trends and products.

We’re excited to share an opportunity for a high-reaching, creative and dedicated individual looking to expand their buying career.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Assistant on Own Brand Kidswear. You’ll report directly into the Junior Buyer, so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

About the role.

Day to day you will have an understanding of the category critical path and supply chain, whilst undertaking administrative support for the buying function. You will be responsible for sample management and maintaining the sample library.

We’re looking for a Buying Assistant who already has experience at this level, have buying experience or who have relevant transferable skills in a relevant profession and can demonstrate a strong understanding and passion for buying.

The skills and behaviours imperative to being a successful BA candidate here at The Very Group are; commercially aware, able to build relationships and methodical, passionate, strong communication skills, can demonstrate initiative, enjoys problem solving and interpreting data and you must have excellent attention to detail.

About you.

Previous experience in Buying as a buying assistant or buyers admin assistant is beneficial but not essential.

A great interest in fashion/kidswear.

Understand the customer.

Ability to prioritise and manage workload.

A great attitude and willing to learn.

Proficient in Excel.

Some of our benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

£250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

27 days 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 found on our career site