WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION 

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?  

If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS! 

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.  

COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories and H&M, is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007, we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide. 

What we value most: Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act. 

At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background. 

Are you a leader looking for a new & rewarding opportunity? Do you enjoy working with people to achieve great results? Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

If so, this could be the job for you. We are looking for a NCG Strategic Buyer to join our Interiors team. Reporting into the NCG Strategic Lead and is offered on a Full-Time Permanent contract

As the NCG Strategic Buyer is responsible for securing the quality of interior products for all COS stores globally. The role follows projects from start to end to secure brand knowledge and developments at the Multi-Brand organisation.

What you will be doing:

• Work with brand architectural designers and central MB team to reduce leftovers and buyouts
• Secure brand knowledge and development within the multi-brand organisation
• Provide reviews, evaluations and suggest improvements to reach our sustainability goals
• Discover and act upon potential cost savings and value improvements, through fact-based analysis
• Identify short-term partnerships and collaborations based on brand ID and business need
• Drive research and development of product category
• Inspire, challenge and support interior sustainability goals
• Responsible for the buying of quality interior products for all COS globally
• Responsible to invent and develop interior products towards sustainability goals
• Manage and coordinate efficient processes within various COS projects and central multi-brand team
• Collaborate with all functions in the interior team, contribute to an efficient information- and workflow and lead towards the set long- and short-term goals
• Collaborate closely with the brand responsible in the multi-brand team, and ensure COS brand knowledge and COS business needs within the projects
• Manage and coordinate efficient processes within various COS projects and central multi-brand team
• Provide input and feedback for stakeholders and drive products to optimize the category range
• Maintain professional relationships with global teams to secure best quality, price and service

• Previous experience within a purchasing role is a must
• Good understanding of quality in relation to materials, sustainability and supplier base
• Comfortable analysing complete and extensive data sets to support fact based business decisions
• Confident handling forecasts, budget and costs
• Good understanding of how NCG systems are related
• Ability to work in an agile environment and manage multiple projects at once

Why choose COS?  

When you first join COS we will give you a full training plan in store and access to our E-Learning tool. 

In addition to this you will also receive some fantastic benefits including;  

• 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands. 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• A range of long service benefits. 

Our Culture  
Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends.  

We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.