12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
About Lipsy
Our Lipsy customer is a leading lady; a woman who never says no to a touch of glamour - and why would she, when the world is her catwalk
About the role…
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer to join our passionate and creative Lipsy Team. We are looking for someone to continue driving the growth of the 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.
This role will be working on a 12 month fixed term contract.
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…
Currently working at an Established - Senior Buyer level for a womenswear brand
Have proven success at buying for your own area
Proven experience managing and developing a team
Excellent communication skills and supplier management
Demonstrates passion and energy to be inspiring to others and deliver improved results
Self-motivated and engages those around us
Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges
Remains profit focused at all times
Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships
Highly organised with the ability to plan ahead and have a flexible approach and be reactive when necessary
Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.
At Next we never underestimate what we can do. Bring your energy, play to your strengths and never shy away from change. Push yourself and back others. Make things happen that will be bigger and better than before.
Come and work for one of the UK’s biggest retailers. It is everything you could imagine, and so much more. We’re constantly innovating, constantly working on something new and constantly creating more and more exciting new products, which means no day is the same, and no day is dull.
Whether you take up a role in making furniture with our lively warehouse team or join our team of superhuman developers and tech engineers, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with some of the most talented people in the country, who not only work hard but play hard too.
Let's take it on.
