Buyer Work, Jobs in Kimpton, Hrt (with Salaries)

Junior Buyer - Japan & Accessories
Vivienne Westwood —London
- £34,000 a month
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Category Buyer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £37,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Buyer
KDH Projects —London
- £35,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Stevenage
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Specialist, Sourcing - DC Operations
NTT Global Data Centers —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Business
Head of Strategic Procurement
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £69,563 - £77,056 a year
- Remote
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Buyer
Novanta —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Negotiation
Construction Buyer
CARMELCREST LTD —Bishop's Stortford
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
9d
Buyer
Jabil Circuit —Stevenage
- Full-time
Indirect Category Buyer
Lloyds Clinical —Harlow
- £44,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
14d
Assistant Buyer - Stone Fruit
Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Sourcing/Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Procurement Manager
M Group —Stevenage
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Engineering Buyer
DC Norris & Company Ltd —Sandy
- From £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Sick pay
Quick apply
10d
Senior Buyer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Buyer
Ralph Lauren —Watford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
Publishing Buying & Production Controller
Make Believe Ideas Ltd —Berkhamsted
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Buyer
Ryman —London
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Buyer
Velocity Electronics —Stevenage
- In-person
Quick apply
Buying Manager - Grapes
Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- IT
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
14d

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Junior Buyer - Japan & Accessories

Vivienne Westwood -
London

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Job details

£34,000 a month

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Time management

Full job description

ABOUT VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, renowned for its heritage, innovative design, and commitment to culture and activism. We care deeply about our people and the environment, and our core values — Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage — guide us daily. If you share our passion for creativity, sustainability, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Junior Buyer – Japan and Accessories to join the Head Office in the Conduit Street Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports buying for five Japan stores and Japan e-commerce, covering end-to-end buying across all product categories and ensuring alignment with Head Office strategy.
Also supports selected Accessories buying across UK, EU and US markets, including e-commerce, as required.
Works within a structured, Head Office-led buying process, incorporating external stakeholder input and feedback.
Ensures effective coordination between Head Office and Japan stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.
Operates within a multi-stakeholder environment, balancing Head Office direction with partner input and influencing outcomes to ensure commercial alignment.
Previous experience in the Japanese market is preferred; Japanese language skills would be advantageous.
Supports the Buying team with analysis, reporting, budgeting and administrative task.
Collaborates with other Junior Buyers to manage AB/BAA workload, ensuring prioritisation and timely delivery.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare seasonal budgets and buying schedules; consolidates feedback into Head Office-led orders for review and sign-off.
Manage the end-to-end order process, ensuring accuracy across data and systems.
Produce analysis, reporting and meeting materials, contributing commercial insight.
Monitor sales, sell-through, stock and deliveries; flags risks and proposes actions.
Support range building with Merchandising and Design using sales, trend and competitor insight.
Review pricing, product data and online accuracy, escalating issues where required.
Track Japan store and e-commerce performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ensure actions, follow-ups and meeting minutes are completed in a timely manner.
Support AB/BAA workload allocation and maintains quality control.
Identify and drives process improvements to increase efficiency.

COMPETENCIES

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of company strategy.
Ability to balance Head Office direction with stakeholder input.
Effective stakeholder management across internal and external partners.
Strong analytical and numerical capability.
Clear, concise communication, including with senior stakeholders.
Strong prioritisation and time management under pressure.
Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex workflows.
Strong organisational and influencing skills.
Experience supporting or managing junior team members.

TECHNICAL SKILL

Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and reporting capability.
Understanding of buying systems and product lifecycle.
Awareness of trading calendars, delivery schedules and phasing.
Competitor and market analysis skills.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a Junior Buyer (or equivalent) role.
Experience in a multi-market buying environment advantageous.
Strong experience working across complex stakeholder groups, with proven ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across internal and external partners.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Commercially balanced and market-relevant Japan range.
Accurate and timely execution of buying processes.
Strong alignment between Head Office and Japan stakeholders.
Effective management of stock, sales and performance risks.
High-quality analysis and reporting output.
Continuous improvement of processes and efficiency.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Japan Partners and e-commerce stakeholders
Head of Buying
Senior Buyer / Buying Manager / Buyer
AB / BAA
COO
Retail Management
Designers
Product Developers
Merchandisers
Licensing team
Wholesale team
Shop Managers

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

BENEFITS

Staff discounts
Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub
Cycle to work scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Pension Scheme
Training and hands-on experience
Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out.

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws. For our privacy statement please visit this link

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