Urban Outfitters Assistant Buyer (6 Month FTC)

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.  

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. 

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: 

Progressive — we move with the mood 
Creative — we champion limitless minds 
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities 
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment 
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 

Sound like you, why not join us? 

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our Womenswear Jeans team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for Urban Outfitters and the latest trends. They will be business minded, hold strong communication and negotiation skills, flexible, ambitious with a creative flair, and will thrive working in a fast-paced environment. 

• Responsible on all aspects of the day-to-day running of the business.
• Create a balanced assortment encompassing fashionability and commerciality.
• Critical Path Management.
• Management of product development process to ensure critical dates are met and product is ordered and approved.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of current and upcoming trends and seasonality.
• Keep abreast of market activity and make product recommendations.
• Strong ability to trade and deliver in-season, as well as long lead strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills, understanding of margins and shipping terms.
• Manage the OTB alongside the buyer and planning team recommending rebuys.
• React to changes in demand in order to run the business as efficiently as possible. Build excellent relationships with the supply base and using best negotiation skills
• Liaise with PR, Marketing, Web, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations teams to ensure that sales are maximized, and the department reaches its full potential.
• Build strong relationships with Buying counterparts in the US office.
• Team player and ability to develop and manage a BAA

• A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent.
• Proven Fashion buying experience across Womenswear, Casual Wovens is a bonus
• A keen eye for emerging trends and on brand product
• Good knowledge of competitor activity from high street to designer and the vintage and resale market
• An entrepreneurial mind-set with the ability to adapt to a complex area of the business.
• Strong communication skills with confidence presenting in a collaborative environment
• A hands-on approach and a strong team ethos
• A desire to see things through and make things happen quickly and effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word/ Excel/ Outlook / PowerPoint

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• Work-life balance:

-Flexible start and finish times

-Bring your dog to work

• Wellbeing:

-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health

-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships

-Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Discount:

-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands

• Community:

-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

• Travel:

 -Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan

• Continued Development:

-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.