Buying Assistant - Own Brand Womenswear

Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom; flexible hybrid working model.

Company

hirify.global operates the digital retailer Very, serving millions of customers with a broad retail offering.

What you will do

• Support the buying function for own-brand womenswear.
• Understand and manage the category critical path and supply-chain activities.
• Provide administrative support to the buying team.
• Manage product samples and maintain the sample library.
• Build relationships with colleagues and support range responsibility as skills develop.

Requirements

• Strong interest in women’s fashion and understanding of the Very customer.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness, initiative, problem-solving ability, and a methodical approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels.
• Proficiency in Excel and willingness to learn.
• Right to Work checks are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Inclusive working environment with reasonable adjustments available.
• £250 flexible benefits allowance.
• 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• LinkedIn Learning access, performance-related bonus potential, and up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Matched pension contributions of up to 6%.

Hiring process

• Initial short call with the talent acquisition team.
• One-stage, one-hour formal face-to-face interview with the hiring team.
• Prepare and present a SWOT assessment covering market knowledge, customer awareness, and product trends.