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About the Role
As a Junior Buyer, you will support the buying process by selecting relevant products that align with brand aesthetics and customer needs, contributing to sales and profitability. You will work within the womenswear team to execute product development, ensuring a cohesive and commercially strong offering through collaboration with various teams.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Product development
- Component development
- Sales analysis
- Customer behaviour analysis
- Market trend analysis
- Pricing decisions
- Trend awareness
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organisational skills
- Data analysis
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Junior
Benefits
- 25% staff discount usable on all H&M Group brands in stores and online
- H&M Incentive Program – HIP
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- At COS we’re 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.