Buying Assistant

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team aim for at least - 2 - two days a week in the London Central office to connect, and in addition to attend key meetings. There will also be the expectation to come into the office more during critical trading weeks. 

• The salary range for the role is £25,000 - £32,500 per annum.
   

• This is a full-time/ permanent position. 

About the Role 

We are recruiting a number of Buying Assistants across various categories, including Home, Fashion, Beauty and Technology. 

You will be a talented individual who has a passion for retail, managing milestones and adhering to standard processes. 

In this role, supporting, buying and executing the administrative tasks required across critical path management, range building, marketing, and trading activities for your assigned category. 

Taking responsibility for the complete competitor and assortment analysis - working with supplier and internal teams to collate and deliver - events, marketing activities,samples (range building and assortment reviews). 

You will take pride in executing work in a right first time and accurate manner. You will be able to flex to the ebb and flow of seasonal demands, including supporting additional categories as the need arises. 

Essential skills you’ll have:

• Strong working knowledge of product development processes - in respective category areas; Home, Fashion, Technology and Beauty

• Previous experience managing and working to Service Level Agreements

• Communicating, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders

• Excellent time management/prioritisation skills and approach to tasks in a project/milestone outlook - planning and reviewing work regularly and adapting to change. 

• Experience of working with range plans, critical path and assortment review and marketing nomination processes

• Demonstrates an innate passion for and understanding of Retail. 

• Experience of using JL systems/tools - Range plan, Product Hub, Step, Google Suite

For Partners - you can view a copy of the full job outline here: Buying Assistant

Benefits of the Partnership and the role: 

💻 - Hybrid Working. 

🏖️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is pro-rated for part time hours).

⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

🚴 -  Simple cycle to work support scheme

🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

🌱 -  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

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