Assistant Buyer Home 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
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Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role:
Working as part of a dynamic and experienced team this role is a great opportunity to join a key part of the Next Home team with a focus on Accent Chairs in our Home department. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer on a maternity cover basis who is passionate and hardworking and who will play a pivotal part in our continued growth and development.
Youll be joining the Next Home Buying team offering them key support for the buying developing and reviewing of ranges throughout the season. Youll have key responsibilities at every stage of the process from product development to trading the ranges in season to maximise sales opportunities considering everything from market shifts to new and emerging trends. Youll be responsible for accurately maintaining product systems and ensuring critical dates and deadlines are met. Youll also build productive and strong relationships with the supply base as well as provide support and development opportunities across the department
About You:
The role requires the ability to manage multiple product ranges effectively and a clear understanding of our DNA. You should ideally be an experienced Assistant Buyer with strong analytical and planning skills . You will need to be trend driven have experience working in a fast paced environment and be able to take ownership for part of the range. You should be able to easily identify the latest trends for this category and have a comprehensive understanding of the market competition. A passion for product is essential.
A proven track record in identifying opportunities to streamline the critical path and trade ranges in-season is crucial. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are necessary for effective collaboration. An enthusiastic attitude and a team-player mindset are valued attributes in this role. We would ideally like to bring in an Assistant Buyer with expert knowledge in this industry!
Your team
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Buyer to join the team Home at Next. This team is full of industry experts who live and breathe all things Homeware. This role will be a platform for an experienced self motivated Assistant Buyer to embrace the challenge of working with a successful and very fast paced department. The job would be based in our Enderby office Leicester.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Organizational skills
- AS400
- Math
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Excel
- Retail Math
- Administrative Experience
- negotiation
About Company
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now po ... View more
