Junior Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

at  YOOX NETAPORTER GROUP

Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 designer fashion brands at exceptional prices of up to 70% off.
Strong relationships with leading luxury brands elevate THE OUTNET, with a dedicated buying team in London purchasing over 90% of stock direct. THE OUTNET is renowned for high-end designer collaborations, offering unique prior seasons collections for its discerning global customers alongside in-house label Iris & Ink.
THE OUTNET caters to a global audience with a local and tailored approach, offering local language sites in the Middle East and Japan and native checkout for all markets. With a focus on exceptional customer service, THE OUTNET offers a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, inspiring editorial content, express worldwide shipping to over 100 countries and customer care services in 11 languages, available 24/7, 365 days a year. THE OUTNET is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.
THE OUTNET are now seeking a talented Junior Buyer to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: London Westfield
Reporting into: Senior Buyer
Direct reports: 1-2

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in
• A pension that both you and the company contribute too
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Be responsible for the buy budget and buy strategy for a selected group of designers
• Oversee and manage negotiation of terms and conditions with assigned designers
• Achieve margin and sell thru targets
• Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent and early flow of goods/merchandise to maximise sales and meet plan
• Input into range planning and trend forecasting with direction from Head of Buying, Buying Manager & Senior Buyer
• Maintain and develop best position with vendors
• Ensure right mix of product and maintain awareness of competitors positioning
• Work with Merchandising and other Buyers to ensure consistent buy message
• Be an ambassador for the The Outnet business; forming strong relationships with established and emerging brands at show time and year round.
• Communicate buys/strategies internally to all relevant teams, including marketing and editorial

The type of person we are looking for:

• Experience gained as a Junior Buyer or experienced Assistant Buyer within a multi-brand retailing environment, preferably within the luxury ready to wear category
• Proven commercial experience of trading in a fast paced and reactive environment.
• Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through buying strategy.
• Using strong knowledge of luxury RTW and Accessory market to source and recommend appropriate new brands
• Proven track record of networking and negotiation skills.
• Good judgement and decision making skills
• Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
• Strong analytical and IT skills
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient with the ability to self-motivate and drive initiative
• Our values; we lead with joy, are responsive and resourceful, drive connections and community, show consideration with each other

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: Associate
Workplace Type: Hybri

• Be responsible for the buy budget and buy strategy for a selected group of designers
• Oversee and manage negotiation of terms and conditions with assigned designers
• Achieve margin and sell thru targets
• Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent and early flow of goods/merchandise to maximise sales and meet plan
• Input into range planning and trend forecasting with direction from Head of Buying, Buying Manager & Senior Buyer
• Maintain and develop best position with vendors
• Ensure right mix of product and maintain awareness of competitors positioning
• Work with Merchandising and other Buyers to ensure consistent buy message
• Be an ambassador for the The Outnet business; forming strong relationships with established and emerging brands at show time and year round.
• Communicate buys/strategies internally to all relevant teams, including marketing and editoria