Urban Outfitters - Senior Assistant Buyer, Home & Lifestyle

About Us

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?

Role Summary

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Assistant Buyer to join our Home & Lifestyle 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 with a creative flair to thrive working in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What You'll Need

• A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent.
• Strong buying experience as an Assistant Buyer, ideally with a Home & Gifting background.
• Proven experience managing and guiding a BAA
• 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 a hands-on approach and strong team ethos
• A desire to drive efficient and effective results
• Strong communications skills, building relationships internally and externally
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word/ Excel/ Outlook / PowerPoint

The Perks

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 (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)

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

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.