Junior Buyer - Knitwear

The White Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail fashion brand in Greater London is seeking a Junior Buyer for knitwear to support the Senior Buyer in developing a commercial product range. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, analyzing sales for profitability, and ensuring timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate has a passion for fashion, strong analytical skills, and experience in a similar role. The position offers challenges and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Up to 50% discount

25-28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Continued development support

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Buyer or Senior Assistant Buyer, ideally in knitwear.
• Strong commercial awareness to interpret sales data.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the knitwear range from concept to delivery.
• Analyze sales performance and identify opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure premium products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Role

Reporting to the Senior Buyer on Knitwear, you will support in developing and driving the success of our Daywear Knitwear and Knitted Loungewear collections. You will contribute to the strategy, sourcing, and development of the range, ensuring it aligns with both brand vision and commercial objectives.

This is a pivotal role within our largest Daywear category and requires a proactive, commercially-minded individual with a strong eye for product and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support the Senior Buyer in developing an exciting and commercial knitwear range, from concept through to delivery, aligned with the brand DNA and seasonal strategy.
• Analyse sales performance, identify opportunities, and take appropriate actions to maximise profitability.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure we offer premium product, at affordable prices whilst achieving set dept margins.
• Ensure the timely delivery of the range in line with the critical path, aiming to meet a 90% availability target.
• Work closely across function (Design, Technical & Merchandising) to ensure a balanced, profitable and aspirational range is delivered.
• Present with confidence and impact in key meetings, including trade reviews, sign-offs, and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and react to market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions.
• Manage and support junior team members, providing guidance and fostering their development.
• Maintain an organised, detail-focused approach to all administrative and commercial processes.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to keep all stakeholders informed.

What skills & experience you will need

• Previous experience as a Junior Buyer in Womenswear or as a Senior Assistant Buyer, ideally within knitwear category.
• Passion for product with a strong eye for style, colour, and quality that aligns with The White Company aesthetic.
• Highly organised and able to manage a large category alongside the Senior Buyer, prioritising tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills – able to interpret sales data and take strategic action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence working alongside Design, Technical and Merchandising teams, and managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation skills with experience managing supplier relationships.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the Critical Path, with a meticulous attention to detail and ability to coach and support others in maintaining key deadlines and processes.
• Experience presenting in key product meetings.
• Prior line management experience – ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Positive, solutions-focused attitude, with a flexible and collaborative approach.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Microsoft Office.

What will make you brilliant at this role

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Passion for product.

What we'll offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for every one of our customers; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.

• Discount -Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample Sales
• Holiday - 25 days rising to 28 with length of service
• Holiday Buy – opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
• Pension Scheme - enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business.
• Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
• Perkplace Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle
• Wagestream Money Management app - access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
• Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
• Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles (dependent on grade and meeting policy eligibility)
• Continued Development - Inclusion on our Leadership Development Programme (eligibility for contracts of 6 months plus Grade D & E roles only)
• Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
• Private Healthcare with additional Babylon Digital Healthcare (based on contract duration)
• Life Assurance

Additional Benefits

• Fruit basket daily
• Tea and coffee provided
• Working from Home - option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Social - Christmas party/social events throughout the year
• Seasonal Sample Sales
• Volunteer Day - with a charity of your choice
• Great Location - Close to transport links - over ground Shepherds Bush station /underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms

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At The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong.

We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.

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