Job Specifications
Job Title: Junior Buyer
Department: Product
Contract type: Permanent, full time
Location: The Fold’s Head office, Bermondsey. This Is a hybrid role with 4 days a week in the office.
The Fold is a British womenswear brand redefining modern luxury workwear for today’s career woman. With a multi-channel presence—led by e-commerce and with 2 London stores in Chelsea and the City, we’ve built a loyal global following particularly in the UK and US. We’re ready for further international growth expanding our mission to empower women worldwide.
Role Purpose:
The Junior Buyer will own the end-to-end buying and trading of their own categories while playing a key role in the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring operational excellence and timely delivery.
Reporting into the Senior Buyer, this role offers significant ownership and autonomy, alongside strategic oversight, mentoring, and final sign-off. The Junior Buyer will also support the management of the Assistant Buyer, ensuring departmental tasks are delivered efficiently and to deadline.
Areas of responsibility:
1. Range Development
Own and manage the buying of The Fold product, delivering commercially successful and on-brand ranges
Lead seasonal range planning, option counts, pricing architecture, and product development
Drive the development of our product, including yarn selection, fabrication, fit, and construction
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate cost prices in line with margin targets
Present seasonal ranges, trade updates, and strategic proposals to Management and wider teams
Act as the expert for your own categories, keeping up to date with market trends
Conduct regular competitor analysis to inform range and trading decisions
Ensure all products align with The Fold London’s quality, sustainability, and brand standards
Work with the Assistant Buyer to manage the critical path, achieving the business KPI for on time deliveries
2. Trading & Commercial Performance
Take ownership of sales, margin, intake, and stock performance across the departments
Analyse weekly and seasonal trading, identifying re-buy, repeat, and manage risks
Manage markdown and stock optimisation strategies in collaboration with Merchandising
3. Department Management & Team Support
Support the day-to-day management of the Assistant Buyer, ensuring clear prioritisation and delivery of Buying tasks
Oversee departmental workflows including meeting preparation, reporting, system updates and follow-ups
Work with the Assistant Buyer to ensure shoot samples, press samples, and internal review samples arrive on time and to standard, reporting back to Product Director and Senior Buyer
Act as the point of accountability for day-to-day department deliverables, escalating issues to the Senior Buyer where appropriate
Work closely with Production, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and E-commerce to ensure deadlines are met
About you:
Strong womenswear buying experience and technical knowledge
Confident managing priorities, timelines, and junior team members
Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills
Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for departments
Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
Clear communicator with confidence to lead day-to-day operations
Benefits & Perks of working with The Fold:
· 25 days holidays plus bank holidays- that’s 33 days!
· Buy additional holidays
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Financial wellbeing platform
· Pension scheme
· Salary sacrifice scheme for pension & childcare
· Enhanced maternity pay
· Yearly gift voucher of £1,250
· A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price.
· Bike to work scheme, save on the cost of bikes and equipment.
· Eye Care
· Summer Friday hours
· Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea
· Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties
· Volunteering
To Apply, please send your CV to careers@thefoldlondon.com
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are successful to the next stage.
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.
About the Company
The Fold is a contemporary label with International reach that embraces and inspires the modern, professional woman.
Our collection defines 24/7 dressing through versatile pieces that are designed to create a clean, modern aesthetic. A selection that is unique, specially created for The Fold Woman.
The Fold designs are committed to exemplify the highest standards of quality and our fabrics are sourced from the finest European mills to make our clients feel truly indulged in fabulous crepes, silks, wools and jerseys.
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