Junior Buyer Womenswear

As a Junior Buyer at COS you support the buying process by selecting relevant products that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. You contribute to sales and profitability by developing a strong understanding of timing fashion relevance and commercial impact while making informed buying decisions. Within the womenswear team you support the execution of product development with a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and our target customer. Through structured and efficient component and product development you contribute to meaningful growth and help build the best assortment. You work collaboratively with the Pattern Design Product Material and Supply Chain teams to ensure a cohesive and commercially strong offer.

What you will do:

• Support the creation of a commercial and customer-relevant assortment contributing to product component colour and material development in line with COS aesthetics and department strategy.
• Support the planning analysis and delivery of efficient component and product development ensuring alignment with timelines profitability purpose and sustainability goals including sample handling and bookings.
• Monitor sales customer behaviour and market trends sharing insights and supporting pricing and product decisions based on value drivers (price material and look).
• Work closely with Buying Design Pattern Product Production Supply Chain and Buying Controllers to ensure aligned targets efficient workflows and delivery against short- and long-term goals.
• Support and inspire Assistant Buyers contribute to an inclusive team environment and take ownership of personal learning while continuously improving ways of working

Qualifications :

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We areopen-mindedandcurious we dare to bedifferent we believe inconstant improvementand weempower and trustyou to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are what we stand for and how we act.

In addition we are looking for:

• Experience as a Junior Buyer or similar level ideally within soft wovens and has a solid understanding of the end-to-end buying process.
• Strong knowledge and of product and component development with the ability to work closely with in-house Design to translate concepts into commercially viable products.
• Well-developed commercial awareness with the ability to interpret customer needs market trends and sales performance to inform decisions.
• Confident in analysing data evaluating product performance and supporting pricing decisions to drive profitability.
• A strong sense of trend awareness with a fashion-forward mindset and a high taste level able to identify relevant styles and translate them into a clear commercial offer
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships across Buying Design Production and Supply Chain.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment alongside a proactive mindset and a passion for fashion and sustainability.

Additional Information :

This is a full time permanent role based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and addition to our staff discount all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Annual health checks
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust
• Private health & dental care

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS were determined to create and maintain inclusive diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship innovation and materiality collections are created with a mindful approach seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS here.

Ready to register interest Click on the IM INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1