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About the Role

As a Junior Buyer at COS, you will support the buying process by selecting relevant products that align with brand aesthetics and customer needs. You will contribute to sales and profitability by developing a strong understanding of timing, fashion relevance, and commercial impact, making informed buying decisions. Within the womenswear team, you will support product development with a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and target customer, contributing to meaningful growth and building the best assortment through structured and efficient component and product development. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure a cohesive and commercially strong offer.

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 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.
Alignment to company values: open-minded and curious, dare to be different, believe in constant improvement, empower and trust you to take ownership.

Skills

Product development
Component development
Commercial awareness
Data analysis
Trend awareness
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Organisational skills
Fashion
Sustainability

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.