Assistant Buyer - Branded Homeware
The Very Group, United Kingdom

Internal Use Only Grade H

We areThe Very Groupand 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 onVery.co.ukto 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.

Branded Homewares is a fast-paced category responsible for a broad range of products from Bedding and Decorative Accessories through to Cookware and Tableware. We work with some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the market to deliver the best product ranges for our customers. You will have the opportunity to build key relationships with cross-functional teams, contribute to the development of the departmental strategy and build partnerships with market leading brands. A unique role where you have the opportunity to build forward thinking, on trend ranges mixed with the latest product innovation across the market.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant buyer who will report directly into the Buyer for the area. In the role you will focus on the following areas;

·Range development with ownership of multiple product categories you will work closely with brands to develop commercial ranges suited to our customers. Day to day management of range plans, managing product set up, presenting ranges in newness meetings.

·Develop and manage promotional plans with key brands as part of the trading calendar.

·Executional Brilliance- managing onsite customer journey, updating links, managing product pages and imagery updates.

·Reviewing and reporting on pricing recommendations alongside the buyer.

·Support the Junior Buyer/Buyer on new brand and supplier onboarding.

·Work with some of the biggest homewares brands in the world, attending meetings to discuss trade performance and future opportunities.

·Working closely with internal merchandising functions you will be responsible for day to day trading of your product areas and be able to communicate risks, opportunities and actions.

·Understanding of department critical path, supply base and trading calendar.

·Sample management, chasing samples ahead of sign offs/product days and BAU requests.

*Please note we have one permanent and one fixed term contract opportunity available.

We’re looking for a candidate who already has experience at this level or someone who has transferable skills in a relevant profession and can demonstrate a proven understanding and passion for buying. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of the following;

·You will have experience of working on a Homewares category and be passionate about Home and Interiors products and trends.

·You will have experience in buying and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to build commercial ranges.

·You will be highly organised with great communication skills.

·You know how to analyse performance and apply lessons learnt to future range building.

·You can pre-empt potential challenges that may impact team or trading and take steps to minimise them before they arise.

·You will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·Able to deputise for the Junior Buyer/Buyer in key meetings.

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 foundon our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. O

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