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Assistant Buyer, Soho Home

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Soho House & Co

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Product
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in buying, strong communication skills, experience with diverse suppliers, creativity, organization, analytical mindset, adaptability, and passion for the brand.
  • You will support development tasks, manage administrative duties, update trackers, collaborate with teams, communicate with suppliers, assist in meetings, and analyze commercial opportunities.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years product development and commercial buying experience
  • An excellent communicator both written and verbally, with strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working with a varied supply base, including domestic, European and Far East suppliers preferred
  • Naturally collaborative
  • A creative problem-solver, naturally curious with the confidence to challenge current practices to instigate positive change
  • Strong organisational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical and results orientated
  • Enjoys working in a changing environment, able to demonstrate agility when responding to industry trends and evolving demands as Soho Home expands into new markets
  • Excellent time management skills
  • A self-motivator who is enthusiastic and keen to progress and develop
  • Passionate about Soho House and Soho Home, ensuring the member and customer is at the heart of all key decision making
  • Ability to keep calm under pressure, always retaining a friendly and positive can-do attitude

Responsibilities

  • Provide integral support to the Department Manager along the development critical path, ensuring key calendar milestone are always met
  • Manage all administrative tasks along the critical path and product lifecycle, from brief to first production and commercial trading
  • Update and maintain the seasonal development tracker, ensuring all key dates along the development calendar are input
  • Where necessary, manage a Buying and Product Development Assistant, setting a good example at all times
  • Collaborate closely with the Soho Home Design & Technical teams to ensure briefs are executed to the highest standard, whilst meeting commercial expectations of price and margin
  • Issue seasonal briefs for the department to the identified suppliers, ensuring specifications, price targets and key deadlines are clearly communicated
  • Attend weekly design and production meetings and final sample inspections, recording comments and preparing feedback for suppliers as required
  • Communicate comments and/or product approvals to suppliers with the upmost attention to detail
  • Assist the Buying and Product Development Manager with meeting preparations and with ad-hoc department tasks
  • Assist with department trade preparation
  • Support with commercial analysis of the department in collaboration with the Merchandising team to ensure brand sales opportunities are maximised
  • Demonstrate a strong awareness of competitors and external industry trends, completing competitor analysis reports when required
  • Assist in all preparations required for prototype and finalisation meetings – report preparations, Best/Worst sales boards, and physical set up of the sample space/showcase. Support Assistants while overseeing all logistical elements to ensure samples are on time and in place as directed by the Manager and/or Design Director
  • Oversee the briefing of bespoke/giftable packaging where required
  • Support with the successful onboarding of new suppliers as and when required
  • Proactively manage customer service queries to drive the best resolution with the support of the Assistant

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Assistant Buyer at Soho Home?

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Buyer is to support the Buying and Product Development Manager in sourcing and product development strategies, ensuring the successful execution of design briefs, while maximizing profitability.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Assistant Buyer position?

A minimum of 2 years of product development and commercial buying experience is required, along with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a diverse supply base.

Will I be managing a team as an Assistant Buyer?

Yes, you may be responsible for managing a Buying and Product Development Assistant, ensuring that all administrative and operational duties are completed accurately and on time.

What types of suppliers will I be working with?

The role involves working with a varied supply base, including domestic, European, and Far East suppliers.

How will my performance be evaluated in this role?

Your performance will be evaluated based on your ability to support the development critical path, manage administrative tasks effectively, contribute to commercial analysis, and successfully execute design briefs while meeting key deadlines.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

Soho Home offers continuous training to develop both technical and managerial skills, as well as access to various benefits and exclusive events for personal and professional growth.

Are there any specific personal attributes that are desirable for this role?

Yes, we are looking for a naturally collaborative, creative problem-solver who is analytical, organized, and has the ability to remain calm under pressure with a positive attitude.

Does the company offer employee benefits?

Yes, Soho House provides a competitive compensation package that includes various benefits such as Soho Friends Membership, discounts on food and drink, private health and dental care, and access to personal development programs.

How does the company support charity involvement?

In conjunction with Soho Impact, employees can take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of their choice.

What kind of working environment can I expect at Soho Home?

You can expect a dynamic and collaborative working environment where adaptability to industry trends and evolving demands is valued, in alignment with Soho Home's expansion into new markets.

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Soho House & Co

Soho House is a place for our diverse membership to connect, grow, have fun, and make an impact.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Soho House is a company that operates private members' clubs, hotels, and restaurants in various cities around the world. They provide exclusive spaces and services for individuals in creative industries, offering a blend of social, work, and leisure environments. Soho House's ultimate goal is to create inviting and inspiring spaces where like-minded individuals can connect, collaborate, and unwind. Their purpose revolves around fostering a community of creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals, providing them with a supportive network and a vibrant setting to socialise, work, and relax. Through their distinctive venues and services, Soho House aims to facilitate collaboration, nurture creativity, and enhance the well-being of their members.