Buyer - Knitwear

Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London

Working style | Hybrid

About Lipsy

Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.

We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour.

We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.

About the Job

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer that specialises in knitwear to join our passionate and creative Lipsy Team. We are looking for someone to continue driving the growth of the knitwear & nightwear department by utilising your expert knowledge and strong eye for trends to deliver a profitable and commercial range. If you’re innovative, driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

You will be…

• Continuously reviewing the Lipsy customer profile to develop the product accordingly, demonstrating brand and customer awareness
• Planning the range according to future trends that take into account range construction and pricing architecture, seasonal variations
• Working collaboratively with Merchandising and Design to build a customer focused, commercial and inspirational range
• Leading the department from a trend perspective to influence and educate Senior Management on key trends/items for Lipsy
• Reviewing the range frequently with Merchandising to ensure product selection is commercial and reacting to sales
• Results orientated with the ability to realise further growth for the department
• Required to occasionally travel across UK and Overseas to visit suppliers and attend trade fairs sourcing new yarns and shapes to build new and innovative ranges

Your Talent…

• Extensive experience and knowledge of knitwear, operating at an established level within a successful high street/premium retailer
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Approachable to your team and external parties
• Excellent communication skills and supplier management
• A passionate individual who is creative and innovative
• Thrives in working in a fast paced and growing business
• Highly organised with the ability to plan ahead and have a flexible approach and be reactive when necessary

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Digital GP Service for help at home
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

Wellbeing

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.