Buyer/Senior Buyer (Accessorize Angels Childrenswear)12 months FTC

Ref: MON12142
Salary: Competitive
Department: Buying
Location: Notting Hill Village
Position type: Temporary
Hours / Duration: 37.5

At Accessorize we’re dedicated to offering products that enable self expression.  Since 1984 we’ve offered the accessories that make the outfit!

We’re committed to giving back and supporting the community, particularly by working with charities that support women. We’re also constantly improving our sustainability efforts by making conscious choices with the materials we use and our production processes.  Our team design in-house at our Notting Hill studio and we source globally and ethically. 

Our first store opened in the iconic Covent Garden, a fashion-forward shopping destination both then and now. In the years since we've grown to include stores worldwide. 

We are looking for a Senior Buyer for Accessorize Angels Childrenswear for a fixed term contract role.

What will you do as a Senior Buyer for Accessorize Angels?  

  • Drive sales, profit and performance for the department through the development and execution of future ranges; working closely with the in-house Design team 
  • Analyse sales and competitor performance, constantly looking for opportunities to drive the business 
  • Effectively manage the critical path to deliver product on time to our customers and maximise profitability 
  • Work to build and maintain great relationships with the supplier base to deliver great product, achieve margin and deliver to critical path 
  • Help develop the wider team through effective leadership and management 

What you will need to succeed as Senior Buyer for Accessorize Angels? 

  • Strong commercial understanding of the Childrenswear market, specifically beachwear or accessories 
  • Demonstrable success in leading your own area within Buying, ideally from a high street fashion brand 
  • Highly creative nature, with a passion for working closely with product 
  • Flexibility and ability to work at pace, in a fast-moving environment 
  • Excellent problem solver and decision maker – always focusing on solutions  
  • Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels 
  • Active team player who constantly contributes and supports other members 
  • Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Word & Excel) with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy 

What will we offer you in return? 

Competitive salary 
25 days’ holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme 
Bonus day off each year after 6 months’ service 
A pension that you will automatically be enrolled in after 3 months 
Life insurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme) 
A flexible working approach 
Early pay day Friday finish 
A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products 
Interest free season ticket loans 
Additional perks such as Westfield discount, etc. 

If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today! 

At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities 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 at careers@monsoon.co.uk to request discuss any specific requirements.

 

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