Interim Buyer - Own Brand Womenswear

Internal use only - Grade E

About the team

We're looking for a talented Buyer to join our Own Brand Fashion team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Fashion is one of our most exciting and fast-paced categories, and this role offers the opportunity to shape, develop and grow our own brand proposition, delivering trend-led, commercially successful ranges that resonate with our customers.

You'll join a collaborative, ambitious and highly engaged team that combines commercial excellence with a passion for product, customer insight, and trend innovation.

About the role

The Buyer will be responsible for Woven separates, dresses, and Tailoring for womenswear - working on our own brand range, The Very Collection.

You'll be responsible for delivering the category strategy, driving commercial performance and developing compelling own brand fashion ranges that meet customer needs while delivering profitable growth.

You will partner closely with the Buying Manager and Merchandising team to develop and deliver category strategies, range plans, pricing architecture and promotional activity that drive sales and profit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own category performance, analysing in-week and monthly trading data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing teams to deliver compelling campaigns, product launches and paid media activity that drive awareness and conversion.
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviours and competitor activity, using insights to influence category direction and unlock new growth opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, creating an environment where people can perform at their best and continue to grow their careers.

About you

We're looking for a commercially driven Buyer with strong Fashion experience and a passion for delivering outstanding results.

You'll bring:

• Proven supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong product and category knowledge.
• Experience developing and trading own label ranges.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with experience securing strong commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery.
• Confidence analysing performance data and turning insights into action.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn learning access
• 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