Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer - Boys role at JoJo Maman Bébé

Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer - Boys role at JoJo Maman Bébé

Your role in the JoJo story… If you dream of a friendly, talented buying team and are passionate about ensuring the smooth running of purchasing and production for kids fashion, this is the perfect role for you. At JoJo we’re on the lookout for an Assistant Buyer to assist the Buyer with the smooth running of purchasing and production for our own-label Kids Fashion range and to support the maternity and essentials departments when needed. Working closely with the design and production team, this role helps ensure goods are developed and produced to schedule, to target costings, and to the quality standard expected. You will be involved with sourcing new suppliers and managing existing suppliers, and you may help with the management and training of team members to meet targets for systems management, sample management, and ad hoc administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate systems and critical paths for development and production.
• Issue new or 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.

Range Development and Market Performance

• 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.

Communications and Media

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

Packaging and Labelling

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

Team Success

• 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 That Make You Shine

• Experience as a Buying Admin Assistant or Assistant Buyer
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to utilise systems and 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 What We Look For

• 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 in Battersea
• Flexible start and finish times – 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 and bonus annual leave day
• Holiday buying scheme
• Non-contractual bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial wellbeing app
• Savings scheme with Smart Money Cymru
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible work options
• Social events and volunteering days
• Health and wellbeing hub
• Specsavers eye care voucher
• 40% discount on JoJo branded lines
• Learning and development opportunities
• 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 about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and customers. With over 50 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a carefully designed collection of children’s clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care—always with children at the forefront of our minds. As a B Corp, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and communities. Every role, every task, and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire, and contribute to the well-being of our teams and customers. We embrace diversity and inclusion to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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London, England, United Kingdom