Buying Assistant - Own Brand Womenswear (12 month FTC)

at  The Very Group

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 for our customer.
We’re excited to share an opportunity for an ambitious, creative and talented individual looking to expand their buying career.
We have an exciting opportunity looking for a Buying Assistant (Buyers Admin Assistant) on our Own Brand Womenswear department. You’ll report directly into the Junior Buyer for the area, so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

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. Summary of the role and responsibilities.