Buyer - Future Opportunities

As a Buyer you are responsible for executing the product development having a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and our customers. With a clear and efficient component and product development you contribute to meaningful growth and profitability within your department. You are responsible to plan and develop the best assortment for our target customer. You collaborate closely with the Buying Design Pattern Material and Supply Chain teams.

What you will do:

• Responsible for building the range plan for your department and having a balanced assortment.
• Responsible to plan analyse and react work closely with the product price and profitability strategy by the department goals.
• Responsible to plan and execute the product development from start to end in close collaboration with the Buying team.
• Work towards the omnichannel strategy and drive the timelines for your department.
• Drive the assortment and product development strategy in line with the overall profitability goals.
• Securing the best purchase by buying at the right time the right item based on current fashion and customer needs.
• Guide involve inspire and develop junior members of the team.
• Keep updated with the overall market conditions and share relevant customer insights with product and Buying team and take actions accordingly.
• Collaborate with the departments buying assortment planner design pattern production teams and supply chains working towards an efficient information and workflow process; longterm and shortterm goals securing overall timeline for the product department.
• Develop strong relationships with PO teams to ensure best samples and on time delivery.
• Cowork with the Buying Controllers to align targets and budgets. Proactively analyse product and assortment sales taking timely appropriate action.
• Together with the Buying team constantly follow up react and identify new sales opportunities based on selling customer insight and surrounding analysis.
• Responsible for developing components and colours supporting the department strategy visual goal and seasonal keys.
• Work in close collaboration with the rest of the team ensuring to offer products for all customer segments.

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 openminded 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.

What you need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a womenswear focus
• Product development background working with in inhouse design team
• Uptodate and knowledgeable in the latest trends styles patterns silhouettes fabrics and colours
• Excellent knowledge of the global fashion industry and awareness of future fashion and trend predictions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire influence and present confidently
• Pragmatic and outcomeoriented leveraging data to make informed decisions
• Thrives in a fast paced agile environment with exceptional organisational skills and ability to reprioritize on a consistent basis
• Ability to influence consult and collaborate at all levels
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities in an everchanging environment. 

Additional Information :

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 were 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

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning our design ethos has always put lasting style quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

Ready to register interest Click on the IM 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!