Assistant Buyer - Homeware & Furniture
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Bradford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 03 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 03 Mar 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
You the Assistant Buyer - Homeware & Furniture will develop and implement a departmental product range which satisfies customer requirements and delivers the core values and attributes of the brands.
Client Details
A leading Yorkshire trend lead retailer who have gone through digitalisation. The business has a low turnover of staff therefore this is a great opportunity to join a retailer which offers benefits include 37 days holiday (including bank holidays), Stake holder pension scheme, generous staff sales discount, flexible benefits and subsidised car parking/travel.
Description
To select a product range under the guidance of the Buyer, which maximises sales opportunities and anticipates and exceeds customer needs - including branded products
Responsible for managing suppliers and brands, attending trade shows and attending buying appointments whenever possible
Responsible for all web briefs- Set-up, manage and follow through to ensure product availability for live dates
Review the market place and latest trends in pulling together samples and colour swatches from potential suppliers and in regard to price products of trends
Manage stylist briefs meetings for the department in absence of buying manager. Work with design to develop styling and looks.
Assist the Buyer to create and compile detailed briefs for new developments and liaise with relevant markets
Source merchandise to ensure product quality, value and continuity of supply in line with departmental aims
Assist in range building and product selection
Develop close relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate samples are produced, work closely with QA to ensure procedures and approval process is to agreed policies and best practice standardsProfile
Proven experience of working within a Buying Team in a retail environment
??? Demonstrate understanding of different customer types and end-use of offer
??? Working knowledge of buying processes
??? Proven track record for developing effective working relationships
??? Competitor knowledge and understanding in both retail and online
??? Excellent organisational skills
??? Ability to prioritise effectively whilst working at pace
Job Offer
Benefits include 37 days holiday (including bank holidays) the option to join BUPA/Medicash. A stake holder pension scheme, flexible benefits, generous staff sales discount.
Discounted Parking
Close to transport links
Leading retailer in Yorkshire
Assistant Buyer - Homeware & Furniture
Assistant Buyer - Homeware & Furniture
Client Details
A leading Yorkshire trend lead retailer who have gone through digitalisation. The business has a low turnover of staff therefore this is a great opportunity to join a retailer which offers benefits include 37 days holiday (including bank holidays), Stake holder pension scheme, generous staff sales discount, flexible benefits and subsidised car parking/travel.
Description
To select a product range under the guidance of the Buyer, which maximises sales opportunities and anticipates and exceeds customer needs - including branded products
Responsible for managing suppliers and brands, attending trade shows and attending buying appointments whenever possible
Responsible for all web briefs- Set-up, manage and follow through to ensure product availability for live dates
Review the market place and latest trends in pulling together samples and colour swatches from potential suppliers and in regard to price products of trends
Manage stylist briefs meetings for the department in absence of buying manager. Work with design to develop styling and looks.
Assist the Buyer to create and compile detailed briefs for new developments and liaise with relevant markets
Source merchandise to ensure product quality, value and continuity of supply in line with departmental aims
Assist in range building and product selection
Develop close relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate samples are produced, work closely with QA to ensure procedures and approval process is to agreed policies and best practice standardsProfile
Proven experience of working within a Buying Team in a retail environment
??? Demonstrate understanding of different customer types and end-use of offer
??? Working knowledge of buying processes
??? Proven track record for developing effective working relationships
??? Competitor knowledge and understanding in both retail and online
??? Excellent organisational skills
??? Ability to prioritise effectively whilst working at pace
Job Offer
Benefits include 37 days holiday (including bank holidays) the option to join BUPA/Medicash. A stake holder pension scheme, flexible benefits, generous staff sales discount.
Discounted Parking
Close to transport links
Leading retailer in Yorkshire
Assistant Buyer - Homeware & Furniture
Assistant Buyer - Homeware & Furniture