Graduate Buying Scheme
Sound systems. Sofas. Salt mills. Walk into any John Lewis department store and you’ll find an incredible breadth of stylish product lines, every single one of which is chosen by our innovative Buying team.
For a graduate, this is a fast-paced and exciting environment to be in – and one that offers a structured yet flexible path to success:
- In your first year you’ll be supported by training and development coaching to help you learn the basics, as well as spending time on the shop floor and being given additional projects to broaden your experience
- In your second year you’ll become an Assistant Buyer, a role involving line manager responsibility and supporting the Buyer to deliver a distinctive and profitable assortment
- From this point there are a number of options available to you. You could work within one of our Buying support functions to broaden your experience and understanding, or you may move to a more senior Buying role. Whatever you choose, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals
- You should become a fully-fledged Buyer within three to five years
What we’re looking for:
The popularity and productivity of our merchandise is down to the keen eyes, creativity and commercial nous of our Buying team. If you believe you share these qualities, and have plenty of enthusiasm, intuition and the ability to inspire those around you, our in depth training will take care of the rest.
Things to bear in mind
- We have three main buying categories: Home; Fashion and Electrical; and Home Technology. Within these are multiple buyerships and you’ll be based within one of these areas with the chance to move between them.
- This role is based in our Head Office in Victoria, London.
