COS is always looking for talented individuals who share our values and vision for a sustainable future. While we may not have a specific role available at the moment, we welcome applications from individuals within Womenswear Buying who are eager to contribute their unique skills and expertise to our team based in our London Head Office.
Job Description
As a Buyer, you are responsible for executing the product development, having a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and our customers. With a clear and efficient component and product development, you contribute to meaningful growth and profitability within your department. You are responsible to plan and develop the best assortment for our target customer. You collaborate closely with the Buying, Design, Pattern, Material, and Supply Chain teams.
What you will do:
* Responsible for building the range plan for your department and having a balanced assortment.
* Responsible to plan, analyse, and react, working closely with the product, price, and profitability strategy by the department goals.
* Responsible to plan and execute the product development from start to end in close collaboration with the Buying team.
* Work towards the omni-channel strategy and drive the timelines for your department.
* Drive the assortment and product development strategy in line with the overall profitability goals.
* Securing the best purchase, by buying at the right time, the right item based on current fashion and customer needs.
* Guide, involve, inspire and develop junior members of the team.
* Keep updated with the overall market conditions and share relevant customer insights with the product and Buying team and take actions accordingly.
* Collaborate with the department’s buying, assortment planner, design, pattern, production teams, and supply chains, working towards an efficient information and workflow process; long-term and short-term goals, securing overall timeline for the product department.
* Develop strong relationships with PO teams to ensure best samples and on-time delivery.
* Co-work with the Buying Controllers to align targets and budgets. Proactively analyse product and assortment sales, taking timely appropriate action.
* Together with the Buying team, constantly follow up, react, and identify new sales opportunities, based on selling, customer insight, and surrounding analysis.
* Responsible for developing components and colours supporting the department strategy, visual goal, and seasonal keys.
* Work in close collaboration with the rest of the team ensuring to offer products for all customer segments.
Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
What you need to succeed:
* Previous experience as a Buyer, with a womenswear focus
* Product development background working with an in-house design team
* Up-to-date and knowledgeable in the latest trends, styles, patterns, silhouettes, fabrics, and colours
* Excellent knowledge of the global fashion industry and awareness of future fashion and trend predictions
* Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire, influence, and present confidently
* Pragmatic and outcome-oriented, leveraging data to make informed decisions
* Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment with exceptional organisational skills and ability to re-prioritize on a consistent basis
* Ability to influence, consult, and collaborate at all levels
* Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities in an ever-changing environment.
Additional Information
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this, UK based colleagues also receive:
* Up to 25 days holiday
* Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance via retail trust
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible, and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence, all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
Company Description
About COS: Since our launch in 2007, we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces, and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows, and connection with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality, and sustainability first. Today, 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.
Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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