Next Plc
Assistant Buyer - The Set (License)
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The Set
The Set, effortless, sophisticated, timeless, affordable pieces. We believe great design should be accessible for everyone, so we have created perfect multipacks and stand-alone items that mix and match effortlessly together so you can curate endless outfits.
The Set is Next's own groundbreaking brand. Our ambitious growth plans are already underway and now we’re looking for ambitious people to help us take this momentum to the next level.
What we are all about:
- Affordable Style
- Timeless Essentials
- Effortless Trends
Here, you’ll own your vision, take charge of your creativity, and enjoy true autonomy. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact, The Set is where you belong.
Working Pattern:
Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.
The Role
This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, being a part of a cutting-edge team and crafting its identity from the ground up. You'll be pivotal in defining what’s possible and leave a lasting impact. Here’s how you can make an impact:
We’re on the hunt for a passionate, trend-led, and seasoned Menswear Assistant Buyer to join our team in Market Harborough focusing on a new Brand License as part of The Set’s continued growth. This role is across The Set Mens and also a new Brand License.
What You’ll Take On
We are expanding our portfolio through exclusive new brand licensing partnerships, driving the end-to-end creation of high growth, next-generation brands.
- Range Development: Assist in creating a commercially successful collection aligned with The Set's bold vision.
- Fit & Quality Excellence: Supporting in fit sessions, ensuring garments meet quality standards, and assisting with lab dip and strike-off approval process, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards. Support with the progression and development of items through meticulous oversight, ensuring all colour and material standards are met before production.
- Supplier Collaboration: Communicate clearly and effectively with suppliers, ensuring smooth processes and timely deliveries.
- Cost Negotiation: Work with suppliers to achieve competitive costs and meet key performance indicators.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse sales and trends to identify new opportunities and shape future collections.
- Sample Management: Coordinate samples for meetings, photoshoots, and other key stages in the product life cycle.
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About the Team
Join an extraordinary team where creativity, innovation, and a passion for excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our team thrives on a shared enthusiasm for Buying and the pursuit of elevating every detail, blending cutting-edge innovation with expertise across multi-fabrications. This is your chance to be part of a collective that constantly pushes boundaries and sets new standards.
With a fresh and exciting launch on the horizon, we’re buzzing with energy and determination to make this range truly stunning.
What You’ll Bring
Menswear experience is a must! We are looking for someone with vast experience of working within Menswear at Assistant level, who can demonstrate the following:
- Trend Awareness: A sharp eye for trends and what’s next in fashion.
- Own Label Expertise: Proven experience in assisting with developing unique and compelling own-label designs.
- Detail-Oriented Approach: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive mindset, ready to innovate and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the launch of a fresh new brand, where your ideas and efforts will have a tangible impact on the success of The Set.
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: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
We 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.
At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.
If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.
#LI-Onsite
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
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- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Profit-related bonus - based on company performance
- Private health insurance- surgery choices
- Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
- Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
- 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
- Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
- Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
- Life assurance
- Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
- VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
- Access to NEXT staff shops
- Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles
- Free parking (excluding London locations)
- Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
- On-site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
- National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
- Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
- Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
- Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
- Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
- Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
- A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
- Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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