Junior Buyer - Branded Fashion (12 month fixed term contract)

Internal use only - Grade F 

About us 

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. 

About the team 

The Junior Buyer will hold a level of responsibility for the Branded Fashion department. They will own and be accountable for the management of the category's critical path, brands and trading calendar.  

About the role 

Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract  

This Junior Buyer role takes on a great deal of responsibility, managing brands and delegating to Assistant Buyers and Buying Assistants. You will oversee category critical path and ensuring key trading milestones are adhered to. You will help the development of the department strategy and how it supports the wider retail strategy.  

Whilst development of the team is fundamental, so is your own development. You will deputise for the Buying Manager in leadership meetings so it’s an ideal opportunity for an established Junior Buyer/Senior Assistant Buyer. 

More responsibilities include 

• Maintaining relationships with brands in line with our values 

• Able to deputise for the Buying Manager in key meetings 

• Liaison with senior management team, clearly articulating category performance 

• Able to delegate or take lead and make decisions under pressure 

• Face to face brand meetings, terms negotiations and showroom visits 

• Commercial awareness: Awareness of market trends, competitor activity and price positioning 

• Look to onboard new brands, developing relationships 

• Formulating Range Frameworks/ Brand Plans alongside merchandising functions   

Some of our benefits 

• Flexible, hybrid working model 

• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays 

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related) 

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk 

• Matched pension up to 6% 

• More benefits can be found on our career site  

How to apply 

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and CRB check. 

What happens next? 

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review, and then be in touch to move to the interview process. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person and remotely.  

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:  

First Stage - a 20 minute initial call with the hiring team to find out more about you and for you to learn about life at TVG. 

Second Stage - A 1 hour final stage, task based interview with the Hiring Team. 

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.  

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. 

About us 

We’re The Very Group – home to  and a 3,250-strong team of super talented people, all passionate about making good things easily accessible to more people, so they can live life well. We combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options that help people say yes when it matters most. 

Equal opportunities 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.