Buying Assistant - Nike at The Very Group

 Internal use only - Grade J

About us  

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.  

About the team  

We’re looking for trend aware sports enthusiasts to join our dedicated Nike buying & merchandising team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with one of the world’s biggest brands, which will be across multiple sports disciplines as well as sport-style fashion. 

As part of The Very Sports Team, you will deliver a product offer that our customers will love - while also considering the overall department strategy. 

Relationship building is essential in this role to ensure you are working closely with your immediate team, the wider Sports Category Team, the Marketing Team and of course – Nike. 

About the role  

As the Buying Assistant, you will manage the department critical path whilst undertaking administrative support for the buying function.

We’re looking for a Buying Assistant or Buyers Admin Assistant with previous buying experience or who has transferable skills in a relevant profession and can demonstrate a strong understanding and passion for buying.

About you

The skills and behaviours imperative to being a successful Buying Assistant here at The Very Group are commercial awareness, ability to build relationships, strong communication skills, initiative, problem solving, interpreting data and you must have excellent attention to detail

Previous experience in Buying as a buying assistant or buyers admin assistant is beneficial but not essential, more important skills to us are:

• Ability to understand the customer.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• A great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Excel

Some of our benefits  

• Flexible, hybrid working model  

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews   

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs  

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays  

• Udemy learning access  

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)  

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk  

• Matched pension up to 6%  

• More benefits can be found on our career site   

  
How to apply  

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.   

What happens next?  

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.   

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:   

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.   

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.   

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.   

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.  

Equal opportunities  

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.