Junior Buyer

The Foschini Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retail company is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their Outerwear department. You will work closely with the design team to develop seasonal product ranges while ensuring margin targets are met and collaborating with merchandising teams. Prior experience in buying or a related field is preferred. This role offers a competitive benefits package including significant employee discounts and up to 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Employee Discount of 70%

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Financial and Wellbeing assistance

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying role or related field is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial metrics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product strategies for the Ready To Wear department.
• Meet margin targets and report results to management.
• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to ensure market readiness.

Skills

Commercial range development

Trend analysis

Supplier relationship management

Collaboration with design teams

Strategic planning

Job description

Hobbs London is a luxury women’s fashion brand, showcasing timeless British style and expert craftsmanship. Since our first shop opened in Hampstead, London in 1981, Hobbs has grown from a small yet sought-after shoes label to a global brand synonymous with the best of British design.

Season after season, each Hobbs collection embodies the multifaced nature of our modern woman – we pride ourselves on crafting pieces she loves to wear. Tailored to be feminine, you’ll find everyday polish alongside standout event dressing .

Since becoming part of TFG London in 2017, a listed retail conglomerate owning Phase Eight, Hobbs London & Whistles in the UK, we have seen growth and development prospects across the business.

About You

Our buyers are at the core of our business, developing and delivering commercial and profitable ranges that offer our Hobbs customer a point of difference.

We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join us on our Outerwear department. Working closely with the design team to develop new product ranges seasonally, our buyers ensure our ranges are delivered on time achieving company KPI’s (in-take, margin and markdown) and partner closely with the merchandising team to drive profits. Alongside the Senior Buyer, our Junior Buyer will anticipate and meet the needs of our global customer on the department, delivering a well-balanced range in line with our product and overall brand strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

• Alongside our Senior Buyer, planning for our Ready To Wear department, preparing lessons learnt and strategy together with the Merchandiser to propose options and recognise spend and building blocks
• Meeting the margin target for the total season, influencing our brand product strategy in partnership with the broader Buying team, reporting back to the Head of Buying
• Partnering with our Design and Merchandising teams to develop and build a commercial range, being clear on competitor activity and on the opportunities within the department to ensure we are without gaps or duplication
• Anticipate new trends and product opportunities whilst meeting the needs of our customer
• Develop strong working relationships with our supplier base, both long and short lead time, ensuring that product requirements, quality and compliance are met to ensure we are not exposed

About Us

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Whistles and Phase Eight, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Plus much more!

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture thatwelcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.