Buying Assistant - Own Brand Kidswear

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 when they need them most.

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. We’re excited to share an opportunity for a high-reaching, creative and dedicated individual looking to expand their buying career. You’ll report directly into the Junior Buyer, 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, has buying experience or 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
• Methodical
• Passionate
• Strong communication skills
• Can demonstrate initiative
• Enjoys problem solving and interpreting data
• Excellent attention to detail

Previous experience in Buying as a buying assistant or buyers admin assistant is beneficial but not essential. A great interest in fashion/kidswear. Understand the customer. Ability to prioritise and manage workload. A great attitude and willing to learn. Proficient in Excel.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working model
• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 25% discount on our Very.co.uk
• Private pension matched at 6%
• Bonus potential (performance and business related)

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and CRB check.

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. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - A one-hour interview where you can expect both competency and experience based questions. This will be held in-person at our Speke, Liverpool office or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.