Junior Buyer - Womenswear

Job Description

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 are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you 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 Senior Assistant or Junior Buyer, ideally within woven essentials, with 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 online. In 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 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. 

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 I’M 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!