Senior Buyer 12 month FTC (Friends like These at Next Plc

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Range Planning, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Merchandising Collaboration, Design Collaboration, Supplier Management, Team Management, Communication, Profit Focus, Organization, Proactivity, Sourcing, Pricing Architecture, Customer Profile Analysis, Sales Reaction

Industry

Description

12 month Fixed Term Contract Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London About Friends like these… Introducing Friends like these…, the London-based fashion brand that’s elevating the everyday, with signature silhouettes, statement prints and new-season stories. About the role… We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer to join our passionate and creative Friends like These Team. We are looking for someone to continue driving the growth of the department by utilising your expert knowledge and strong eye for trends to deliver a profitable and commercial range. If you’re innovative, driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you. This role will be working on a 12 month fixed term contract and we’re happy to consider full time or part time hours for the right candidate. You will be… * Continuously reviewing the Friends like These customer profile to develop the product accordingly, demonstrating brand and customer awareness * Planning the range according to future trends that take into account range construction and pricing architecture, seasonal variations * Working collaboratively with Merchandising and Design to build a customer focused, commercial and inspirational range * Leading the department from a trend perspective to influence and educate Senior Management on key trends/items for Lipsy * Reviewing the range frequently with Merchandising to ensure product selection is commercial and reacting to sales * Results orientated with the ability to realise further growth for the department * Required to occasionally travel across UK and Overseas to visit suppliers and attend trade fairs sourcing new yarns and shapes to build new and innovative ranges Your talent… * Currently working at an Established - Senior Buyer level for a womenswear brand * Have proven success at buying for your own area * Proven experience managing and developing a team * Excellent communication skills and supplier management * Demonstrates passion and energy to be inspiring to others and deliver improved results * Self-motivated and engages those around us * Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges * Remains profit focused at all times * Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships * Highly organised with the ability to plan ahead and have a flexible approach and be reactive when necessary What we can do for you… * 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty * Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work * We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus * Life Assurance * Join our Next Sharesave Scheme * Digital GP Service for help at home * Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan * Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery * Bag a bargain at our sample sales * Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance * Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans * Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes * Join in the fun with our year-round office events Diversity & Inclusion At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are. Wellbeing We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health. Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event. * 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) * 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty * Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform * Company performance based bonus * Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk * Life assurance * Sharesave scheme * Annual Travel Card Loan * Sample Sales * Fantastic L&D opportunities * Flexi-Hour Scheme * Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of 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. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

The role involves continuously reviewing the customer profile to develop a profitable and commercial product range, planning ranges according to future trends, and leading the department from a trend perspective to influence senior management. Responsibilities also include frequent range reviews with Merchandising and occasional travel for sourcing new materials and shapes.