Assistant Buyer - Boys

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.

A peek into your daily adventures

System, Supply and Delivery

• 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.

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 & 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

Just to give you a taste of our culture, we’ll be looking for you to:

• 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 (our JoJo House is located in Battersea, 10 min walking distance from Battersea Power Station and 2 min from Queenstown Road)

• Flexible start and finish time - office core hours are between 10:00 and 16:30

• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days (inc. Bank Holidays).

• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate with a bonus annual leave day!

• Want to increase your holiday allowance? Holiday buying scheme.

• Let’s celebrate JoJo doing well – non-contractual bonus scheme.

• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.

• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.

• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earned wages whenever you want.

• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru – You do not need to live in Wales!

• Enhanced family leave.

• Flexible work options.

• Enjoy fabulous social events.

• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.

• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.

• Specsavers voucher – Get a free sight test and contribution towards glasses (T & C’s) apply.

• We love our products! Get 40% off JoJo branded lines

• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Want to know more about JoJo?

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we’re not just about selling products; we’re about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From over 50 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously 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, our commitment goes beyond commerce, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and our communities. At JoJo, every role, every task and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire and contribute to the well-being of our teams and our customers.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.