About the Role:
We’re on the hunt for a passionate, trend-led and seasoned Menswear Assistant Buyer to join our team in Market Harborough focusing solely on Menswear. With our stunning new range, The Set, already launched, we’re looking for an Assistant Buyer who has the vision and drive to take it to the next level.

Range Development: Assist in creating a commercially successful collection aligned with The Set's bold vision.

Fit & Quality Excellence: Supporting in fit sessions, ensure garments meet quality standards, and assist with lab dip and strike-off approval process, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards. Support with the progression and development of items through meticulous oversight, ensuring all color and material standards are met before production.

Supplier Collaboration: Communicate clearly and effectively with suppliers, ensuring smooth processes and timely deliveries.

Cost Negotiation: Work with suppliers to achieve competitive costs and meet key performance indicators.

Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse sales and trends to identify new opportunities and shape future collections.

Sample Management: Coordinate samples for meetings, photoshoots, and other key stages in the product lifecycle.

Team collaboration - with other divisions / marketing etc (expand on this but not junior level stuff - alter this)

About the Wider Department
The Set, effortless, sophisticated, timeless, affordable pieces. We believe great design should be accessible for everyone, so we have created perfect multipacks and stand alone items that mix and match effortlessly together so you can curate endless outfits. 

The Set is Next's own groundbreaking brand. Our ambitious growth plans are already underway - and now, we’re looking for ambitious people to help us take this momentum to the next level. 

Thanks to our success so far with the launch of our Womenswear range, we’re expanding into Menswear and Kidswear. This is your chance to join a team that doesn’t just dream big but delivers bigger.  If Menswear is your expertise and passion - this could be the role for you!

What we are all about: 
Affordable Style 
Timeless Essentials 
Effortless Trends 

Here, you’ll own your vision, take charge of your creativity, and enjoy true autonomy. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make your mark, The Set is where you belong. 

Step into The Set’s brand new Buying team! This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, being a part of a cutting-edge team and crafting its identity from the ground up. You'll be pivotal in defining what’s possible and leave a lasting impact. Here’s how you can make an impact:


About the Team
Join an extraordinary team where creativity, innovation, and a passion for excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our team thrives on a shared enthusiasm for Buying and the pursuit of elevating every detail, blending cutting-edge innovation with expertise across multi-fabrications. This is your chance to be part of a collective that constantly pushes boundaries and sets new standards.

With a fresh and exciting launch on the horizon, we’re buzzing with energy and determination to make this range truly stunning.


About you:
Menswear experience is a must!  We are looking for someone with vast experience of working within Menswear at Assistant level, who can demonstrate the following:-

Trend Awareness: A sharp eye for trends and what’s next in fashion.
Own Label Expertise: Proven experience in assisting with developing unique and compelling own-label designs.
Detail-Oriented Approach: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive mindset, ready to innovate and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the launch of a fresh new brand, where your ideas and efforts will have a tangible impact on the success of The Set.


Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned