Overview

Your role in the JoJo story...

Do you dream of a role where you can be apart of a friendly and talented buying team? If you’re ready to begin a fabulous adventure and you’re passionate about ensuring the smooth running process of purchasing and production for kids fashion, we have the perfect role for you. At JoJo we’re on the lookout for an Assistant Buyer. You will assist your Buyer with the smooth running process of purchasing and producing of own-label Kids Fashion range and support the maternity and essentials departments when needed. Working closely with the other members of the design and production team this role helps ensure goods are developed and then produced to schedule, to target costings and to the quality standard expected. Working with the Buyer you will be involved with sourcing new suppliers and managing existing suppliers. The role also involves helping with the management and training of team - BAAs to ensure targets are met with regards to systems management, sample management and ad hoc administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate systems and critical paths for development and production.
• Issue new/revised items to vendors and manage supplier and item setup.
• Source new supply opportunities aligned with ethical/trading standards.
• Place and confirm orders, manage delivery schedules, and update ETAs.
• Liaise with suppliers, supply chain, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and address QC issues.
• Emergency sourcing of replacement products as needed.

• Update range plans, department spreadsheets, and current season sales data.
• Support buyers with samples, submissions, costing, and supplier sourcing.
• Conduct competitor analysis and present findings to senior teams.
• Provide visual and data-led information for meetings.
• Identify and follow up on new development and design opportunities.

• Ensure proper handling of photo and wholesale samples.
• Prepare for photoshoots and proof data, website, and catalogs.
• Suggest alternatives and improvements when necessary.

• Assist in cost gathering and rebranding efforts.
• Communicate and sign off artwork changes with suppliers.

• Identify priorities and support team members with training and troubleshooting.
• Manage junior team performance and address process complications.
• Provide general support to the business as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience as a Buying Admin Assistant or Assistant Buyer
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to utilise systems & employ processes effectively for the role.
• Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and accuracy of work.
• Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions.
• Confident supplier management and influencing skills.
• Accuracy of Navision and spreadsheets to ensure minimal business corrections

Culture and Perks

• Be a brand ambassador, safeguarding our values and ethos.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration and open, active listening.
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.
• Be an effective problem solver.

Perks And Benefits

• Hybrid working - 3 days in our JoJo House (located in Battersea).
• Flexible start and finish time - core hours 10:00–16:30.
• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days (inc. Bank Holidays).
• Birthday day off with a bonus annual leave day.
• Holiday buying scheme to increase holiday allowance.
• Non-contractual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app and other financial benefits.
• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru.
• Enhanced family leave and flexible work options.
• Social events and volunteer days, health and wellbeing hub.
• Specsavers voucher for eye care and JoJo product discount (40%).
• Dog-friendly offices.

About JoJo

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. We’re a B Corp and strive for a sustainable future with responsibilities to the planet and communities. We welcome diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their potential.