Assistant Buyer- Appliances

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?  

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,200 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility. 

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

The role

The Assistant Buyer role reports to a Category Manager, working together to deliver the best ranges for our customer, as well as operating in the wider team structure such as Sourcing, Product Innovation and Merchandising. The role will have a degree of buying responsibility and is the next step to becoming a Junior Buyer. The aim is to deliver a profitable customer centric range and provide day to day support to the team.

A day in the life of a Assistant Merchandiser here at N Brown 

• Work with the team on developing a customer centric range
• Supplier liaison/relationships and cost price negotiation
• Responsibility for critical path management
• Day to day development and motivation of BAA’s under the guidance of the Category Manager
• Supporting the delivery of margin targets
• Range planning and building
• Reviewing weekly sales, with a focus on the best and worst sellers and trade actions
• Monitoring the market and customer activity through competitive shops, sales and trend analysis
• Attend and contribute to buying and supplier meeting
• Regular website checks for product set up issues and fixing (where necessary)

What are we looking for?

• Relevant degree in buying or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
• Driven & motivated
• Retail experience essential

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working  (2-3 days in the office at a minimum)
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme 
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave 
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution 
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services  
• A range of financial wellbeing support  
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands 
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! 
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance 
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice  

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!

Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown Group.