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Buying Assistant – Own Brand Womenswear
The Very Group. Understand the category critical path and supply chain .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong administrative support skills in the buying function, with a keen interest in women's fashion and the ability to conduct market analysis. Proficient in Excel and capable of managing workloads while maintaining attention to detail and building relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Buying Assistant ExperienceProficient In ExcelCommercial AwarenessAttention To DetailRelationship Building
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Soft Skills
Good CommunicationAbility To PrioritiseMethodical ApproachInitiativeProblem-Solving Ability
Certifications & Qualifications
Credit CheckCIFAS CheckRight To Work CheckDBS Check
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainSWOT AnalysisMarket KnowledgeCustomer AwarenessProduct Trend Awareness
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Understand the category critical path and supply chain
- Undertake administrative support for the buying function
- Manage samples and maintain the sample library
- Report directly to the Assistant Buyer
- Take on potential range responsibility
- Prepare and present a SWOT analysis covering market knowledge, customer awareness, and product trend awareness
Requirements
What you’ll need- Established Buying Assistant (Buyers Admin Assistant) experience
- Keen interest in women’s fashion
- Understanding of the Very customer
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Excellent attention to detail
- Great attitude and willingness to learn
- Good communication across all levels
- Proficient in Excel
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to build relationships
- Methodical approach
- Initiative and problem-solving ability
- Successful candidates must complete credit, CIFAS, and Right to Work checks; DBS check if specifically required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%