Description
A legacy in progress...
Say hello to a new era of modern sophistication...PrettyLittleThing has undergone a rebrand. A bold new vision shaping a brand that celebrates both heritage and evolution. Fashion is all about reinvention, and at PLT we are proving that style is more than just what you wear—it’s a statement.We are stepping away from being a fast fashion brand, and pivoting towards giving customers premium quality product and design. Are you ready to join our movement?
Your Team
You will be part of a market leading buying team working in a very fast past and exciting environment. Working closely with buying, design and merch teams to make effective and commercially focused decisions at a very fast pace under the management and supervision of the Buying Manager & Head of Buying.
Your Role
This is a 12 month FTC supporting our PrettyLittleThing buying team.
Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will be an experienced Senior Buyer with responsibility for a multimillion-pound product area to plan, source and develop. You will work collaboratively with Design & Merchandising to ensure range is the correct balance of new & contemporary products that meets sales, margin & profit objectives. You will manage & develop the junior team & support the wider division.To succeed here, you must love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile.
We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.
What you'll be doing
- Work closely and maintain strong relationships with Buying, Merchandising Design and Studio to develop a trend led product range overseen by the senior leadership team.
- Ensure relevant trends are translated into product range at speed to reflect the brand and customer.
- Maintain reactiveness and speed to market by working well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintain effective communication with category Buyers across the department.
- Attend and communication key information in trading meetings to maintain a good overall trading of the categories.
- Build and maintain good relationships with supply base.
- Generate ideas to impact the business in reference to promotions and markdowns.
- Train and develop your team.
- Support Buying Manager to develop new strategies for the business and department.
- Provide a high degree of input into product and competitor activity.
- Ensure the development process is smooth to maintain key deadlines.
- Maintain all aspects of the critical path with your Buyer to ensure deadlines for key dates and events are achieved.
- Manage a team ranging from BAAs to Buyers, Junior Buyers and ensure your leading the category, follow emerging market trends, and lead your team in interpreting these trends for our customers, ensuring we remain up-to-date and competitive.
More about you
- You will act as an ambassador for the brand.
- Attends training, meetings and other events as requested by direct manager or senior management, including Head of Human Resources.
- Assists colleagues by completing tasks outside own job role when requested, including supporting associated companies.
- Maintains own working area in a professional and organised manner.
- Always strives to improve the department’s operation and increase knowledge of own and related job functions.
PLT Perks
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Company share scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Late start, early Friday finish
- Free parking
- Free gym membership and classes on a daily basis including yoga, PT classes and sound relaxation
- Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
- Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
- Season Ticket Loans
- 40% discount across 8 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
- Discount & Cashback portal
- Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
- Payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year
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Life at Boohoo group
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Relentless pace | 2. Adaptable and agile mindset | 3. Challenging the status quo and innovating | 4. Empowering employees with freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles | 5. Passionate, creative, and one team mentality</s> | 1. Customerfirst mindset | 2. Bold, forwardthinking leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and innovation | 3. Passionate team of over 3,500 | 4. Global multichannel eCommerce powerhouse | 5. Significant investments to fuel exponential growth across all brands</s> | 1. Passion Positivity, commitment, and a can-do mindset. | 2. Agile Embrace change, act fast, and stay flexible. | 3. Creative Think outside the box, bring new ideas, and embrace initiative. | 4. Team One team, one family - appreciate and support each other.</s> | 1. Passionate team of over 4,000 | 2. Multibrand Ecommerce giant | 3. Relentless pursuit of innovation and success | 4. Valuing individual differences | 5. Onsite gym and free weekly yoga and fitness classes | 6. Dogfriendly offices | 7. Comprehensive wellbeing package to support health and lifestyle</s> | Constantly Pushing Boundaries and Bringing the Latest Trends to Life | Disrupting the Market Worldwide | Not in the Habit of Doing Anything Substandard | Always Keeping Products on Point to Ensure Consistent Fits for Customers | Passionate About Achieving Mission to be a Global Fashion Leader for E-commerce</s> | Embracing Diversity and Celebrating It | Equal Opportunities Employer | Reasonable Adjustments for Employees</s> | Discretionary Bonus Scheme | Company Share Scheme | Life Assurance | Company Pension Scheme | Flexible Working Hours | Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour Confidential Helpline | Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days. | 40% discount across 8 brands | Discount & Cashback portal | Season Ticket Loans | Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally | Social calendar? Next level! #LI-GS1</s> | 1. Embracing diversity and celebrating it | 2. Offering amazing benefits such as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, company share scheme, life assurance, company pension scheme, flexible working hours, late start, early Friday finish, free parking, employee assistance programme including 24hour confidential helpline, reward platform allowing employees to tailor their benefits to suit their needs | 3. Providing learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally | 4. Offering payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year | 5. Emphasizing equal opportunities for all employees</s> | 14. CustomerFirst Mindset | 15. Bold, ForwardThinking Leader with a Proven Track Record of Driving Transformation and Innovation | 16. Passionate Team of Over 3,500 | 17. Global Multichannel eCommerce Powerhouse | 18. Significant Investments to Fuel Exponential Growth Across All Brands | 19. OnSite Gym (Techno Equipment) and Free Weekly Yoga and Fitness Classes | 20. Comprehensive Wellbeing Package to Support Your Health and Lifestyle</s> | 2. Empowering people | 3. Collaborative team player | 4. Passionate and creative approach | 5. Adaptable to change</s> | 1. Agile and dynamic environment. | 2. Passionate, entrepreneurial, and driven team. | 3. Embracing change and innovation. | 4. Thriving in a fastmoving, high-growth environment. | 5. Onsite gym and free weekly yoga and fitness classes.</s> | Free gym classes including yoga, PT classes and sound relaxation | Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days. | 40% discount across our brands | Payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year</s> | 1. Embracing change and agility | 2. Nurturing talent in other members of the team | 3. Core hours enable flexibility in working times | 4. Benefits that support health and wellbeing | 5. Boohoo family culture</s> | 1. Respect for All Employees | 2. Valuing Individual Differences | 3. Encouraging SelfExpression at Work | 4. Bold Moves and Delivering Real Results | 5. Ongoing Learning and Development Opportunities</s> | Embracing changes since 2021 | Valuing individual differences at work | Respecting employees' health and wellbeing | Encouraging a collaborative mindset | Offering various share schemes as benefits</s> | Passionate, agile, creative, and one team</s> | 2. Bold Ambitions and Big Energy | 3. Embracing Change, Innovation, and Pace | 4. Valuing Individual Differences and Encouraging SelfExpression at Work | 5. Ongoing Learning and Development Opportunities with Great Internal Career Progression</s> | Customer-first mindset | Bold, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and innovation | Empowering people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles | Respect for individual differences and valuing each employee's unique perspective | On-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes | Dog-friendly offices | High bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance</s> | Offering amazing benefits to employees | Providing personal development opportunities to learn and grow at work | Cycle to work scheme</s> | Dynamic, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth | Competitive salary and benefits package | 40% discount across 4 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams | Access to share schemes and discretionary bonus schemes | Health and wellbeing benefits | Continuous learning and development opportunities</s> | Dynamic Work Environment: Join a passionate and fast-growing team that thrives on innovation and creativity. | Career Growth: At Boohoo, we support career development with opportunities to grow within the company. | Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive team that values everyone’s contributions. | Exciting Projects: Get involved in a variety of exciting projects that impact our global ecommerce strategy.</s> | Legacy in progress...Say hello to a new era of modern sophistication... | Bold new vision shaping a brand that celebrates both heritage and evolution. | Fashion is all about reinvention, and at PLT we are proving that style is more than just what you wear—it’s a statement. | Stepping away from being a fast fashion brand, and pivoting towards giving customers premium quality product and design. | Ready to join our movement? | Fast-moving company | Diverse brand portfolio across 5 core brands, eight labels, a marketplace model, and a financial services business | Passionate, entrepreneurial, and driven culture | 1. Respect for individual differences | 2. Valuing of individual contributions | 3. Support for personal growth and development | 4. Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration | 5. Focus on delivering real results and driving forward with unstoppable momentum.</s> | Emphasis on community engagement and building brand loyalty | Focus on creating compelling content that supports broader marketing strategy | Importance of staying ahead of social media trends and viral challenges</s> | Inclusive and Dynamic Workplace | Opportunities for Continuous Learning and Professional Development | Health and Wellbeing Benefits</s> | 1. Debenhams is an institution and a leading online department store. | 2. They have been evolving and adapting to the times since 2021. | 3. They value their brand and place in people's hearts. | 4. They offer benefits that support health and wellbeing, such as up to 40% discount off all brands. | 5. They have a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work.</s> | Bold new vision shaping a brand that celebrates heritage and evolution | Empowering people to learn and grow in their roles | Always pushing boundaries | Free gym membership and classes on a daily basis including yoga, PT classes, and sound relaxation | Reward platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs</s> | Collaborative work environment | Opportunities for professional growth and development | Flexible work schedule options | Recognition for outstanding performance</s> | Embracing individuality and being true to oneself | Passionate about fashion and reinvention | Love, inclusion, equality, and acceptance behind our brand</s> | Collaborative team culture where results are celebrated | Making significant investments to fuel exponential growth across all brands | Valuing individual differences and promoting a workplace where everyone can be themselves at work without exception.</s> | Buzzing atmosphere and Debenhams community culture wherever you work | Core hours enable flexibility in working times around needs on an ad hoc basis | Up to 40% discount off all of our brands</s> | 1. Embracing change and adapting to the times. | 2. Shaping the retail landscape through innovation and creativity. | 3. Valuing the power of our brand and the place we hold in people's hearts. | 4. Focusing on capturing the right data and making smart, datainformed decisions across customer journeys. | 5. Collaborating with teams from different backgrounds to achieve common goals.</s> | Collaborative, forward-thinking Tech team that underpins everything we do at Debenhams Group | Embrace innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement | Mix of talented specialists and a shared passion for technology</s> | 1. Emphasis on individual differences and valuing employees' unique perspectives | 2. Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression | 3. Dogfriendly office | 4. Comprehensive wellbeing package to support employees' health and lifestyle | 5. Access to an onsite gym and free weekly yoga and fitness classes</s> | Collaborative team culture that values development and progression | Fast-paced, high-performing environment | Passionate about product, trends, and driving performance through smart decision-making</s> | 1. Fastpaced and Relentless Work Environment | 2. Emphasis on Innovation and Trying New Things | 3. Empowering and Autonomous Work Culture | 4. Passionate, Agile, Creative, and One Team Mindset | 5. Core Hours for Flexibility in Working Times</s> | Boohoo is passionate about dominating the global e-commerce fashion market | They offer various share schemes and core hours to flex working times around needs | Benefits that support health and wellbeing are available, including up to 40% discount off all brands | The social calendar is next level with HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!) | Boohoo values respect for individual differences and valuing them at work without exception.</s>
