Buyer - 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover) in London

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we would love to talk to you. We are a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards. We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a talented Buyer to join our dynamic Buying team on a maternity cover contract. While primarily focusing on menswear jerseys, this versatile role also oversees menswear shirts and womenswear jerseys. In this position, you will work cross-functionally with our Design, Merchandising, Technical, and Product Development teams. We are looking for a candidate with a robust understanding of the product life cycle—from initial concept to market—and the organizational skills to meet critical deadlines, ensuring seamless product delivery. You will be passionate about all things product and your attention to detail will be second to none.

ABOUT THE TEAM

This role is based at our iconic East London Studios and reports to a Buying Manager. In this role you will have three direct reports. This role focuses on menswear jerseys, but will also oversee menswear shirts and womenswear jerseys.

• Building and briefing seasonal range plans: reviewing trends, comparative analysis, pricing analysis and historical data, before presenting to manager, and then the design team.
• Editing collection to option plan and reviewing product price architecture, before presenting to manager, and then key stakeholder departments.
• Pro-actively reviewing product costs.
• Daily communication with the wider business to track deliveries and ensure accuracy of all data entry related to purchase orders.
• Preparing and analysing weekly and seasonal sales reports using Excel pivot tables to present in weekly and seasonal meetings.
• High level of communication with cross functional teams within AllSaints.
• Managing product data entry in assortment plans, including costs, retails, and purchase orders.
• Managing and maintaining systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Coordinating market preparation and key documents.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Able to understand and appreciate the design aesthetic of AllSaints.
• Attention to detail is key as this is a fast paced role, so a sharp eye is essential.
• An intense passion for commerce/product, with a natural commercial instinct.
• Understanding of product life cycle, from inception to market place.
• Team player who collaborates and communicates effectively at all levels.
• Solid experience of working for a commercial vertical fashion retailer at a Buyer level.
• A natural ability to manipulate data to produce reports with accuracy and efficiency.
• A meticulous approach to organisation.
• An analytical approach combined with a track record of accuracy.
• Strong sense of initiative, with ability to independently prioritise individual tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible over working hours during market and peak periods.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• The Customer is the Boss: We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers.
• One Team: We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas.
• We Do What We Say We Will: We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind.
• We Are Responsible: We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future.

BENEFITS

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day.
• We are a disability committed certified employer.
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends.
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service.
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off.
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva.
• UNUM employee assistance helpline.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts.
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm.
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust.
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause).
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness.
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders.
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand. We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we would still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.