Junior Buyer (Home)

TL;DR

Junior Buyer (Home): Delivering the branded home accessories category and managing brand partnerships with an accent on category strategy and trading milestones. Focus on range decision making, brand negotiations, and leading an Assistant Buyer.

Location: Hybrid (Liverpool, UK)

Company

hirify.global is the team behind the digital retailer Very, focused on helping families get more out of life.

What you will do

• Manage and develop an Assistant Buyer while taking ownership of the branded home accessories category.
• Build and maintain strong brand relationships and lead face-to-face negotiations and QBRs.
• Drive category strategy and hitting key trading milestones in collaboration with the Buying Manager.
• Make end-to-end ranging decisions backed by clear data interpretation.
• Identify and onboard exciting new brands while monitoring market trends and competitor activity.
• Deputise for the Buying Manager in key leadership forums and meetings.

Requirements

• Significant previous experience as a high-level Assistant Buyer or Category Assistant.
• Must be based in or able to work in Liverpool, UK under a hybrid model.
• Experience within the home category and working with brands (preferred).
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model and an inclusive culture.
• £1000 flexible benefits allowance.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Bonus potential and up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Matched pension up to 6% and LinkedIn learning access.

Hiring process

• Short introductory call with the talent acquisition team.
• One-hour face-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss skills and competency.