Buying Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Experience: Entry level
Salary: Competitive
Website: www.joythestore.com
At Joy our clothes are designed by women for women. We design clothes that are considered and certainly not throw away, with fits that flatter every woman regardless of age, size and nationality. We as a company are growing in eCommerce and are looking for individuals who want to be part of this exciting journey. Based in South London we are surrounded with good transport links. We are looking for an enthusiastic Buying Assistant to join our team.
The Role
Ensuring POs and SKUs are raised.
Liaising with suppliers mainly in China, India and Turkey.
Allocating product to website and stores.
Attending fit meetings and ensuring that fit comments are passed onto factories.
Attending trade shows with buying director.
Liaising with both retail and wholesale teams.
Checking daily stock and sales, and producing a trade pack for weekly discussion on a Monday.
Checking Website daily to ensure all imagery is correct and highlight any concerns.
Uploading product details onto website.
Requirements
Strong IT skills, especially Excel and Microsoft.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good numerical and analytical skills
Experience with a Critical Path
A flair for fashion and a passion for product.
Can work on own initiative and is focused on achieving results.
Right to work in UK.
Beneficial
Familiar with Shopify platform
Experience of working with a CMS system
Now the fun part
Leave early Fridays
40% Discount on all own label items.
Amazing sample sales
28 days holiday
Company pension scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Buying Assistant roles across JOY's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,683 - £26,770 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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