Senior Buyer (Product Development)
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 22 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Do you have a strong background in retail buying, across categories such as apparel / giftware / logo with an emphasis on product development?
Can you lead a team responsible for buying and product development, whilst managing expectations with the various Cruise Line providers we partner with?
Are you looking for a unique and exciting challenge within a global leader that continues to grow?
If it s a yes to all of the above, we may have the perfect Senior Buyer opportunity here at Harding !
About us:
Harding is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to excite and entice customers with unique shopping experiences. We stay at the cutting edge of retailing; consistently providing outstanding customer service and winning global retail awards.
About the role:
Reporting to the Category Manager, you will take primary responsibility for the Logo category performance, vendor management, product development and range management, stock management, promotional activity, marketing incentives, retail operations and team development. Critical to the role is presenting to the various Cruise Line partners we operate with, whilst managing their expectations accordingly. The role will involve some product development work, but the primary focus of the role will utilise your buying skills and experience to deliver category performance.
The Senior Buyer role is based in Avonmouth and offered with hybrid working,
About you:
Strong buying & product development experience from within a creative retail environment is essential
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent PC skills with a high standard of Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
An adaptable attitude towards change, opportunities and project tasks as designated
Structured planning, organisation and time management skills
A team player who relishes the opportunity of working within an entrepreneurial environment and delivering results against challenging targets
Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK
Harding is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding
Can you lead a team responsible for buying and product development, whilst managing expectations with the various Cruise Line providers we partner with?
Are you looking for a unique and exciting challenge within a global leader that continues to grow?
If it s a yes to all of the above, we may have the perfect Senior Buyer opportunity here at Harding !
About us:
Harding is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to excite and entice customers with unique shopping experiences. We stay at the cutting edge of retailing; consistently providing outstanding customer service and winning global retail awards.
About the role:
Reporting to the Category Manager, you will take primary responsibility for the Logo category performance, vendor management, product development and range management, stock management, promotional activity, marketing incentives, retail operations and team development. Critical to the role is presenting to the various Cruise Line partners we operate with, whilst managing their expectations accordingly. The role will involve some product development work, but the primary focus of the role will utilise your buying skills and experience to deliver category performance.
The Senior Buyer role is based in Avonmouth and offered with hybrid working,
About you:
Strong buying & product development experience from within a creative retail environment is essential
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent PC skills with a high standard of Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
An adaptable attitude towards change, opportunities and project tasks as designated
Structured planning, organisation and time management skills
A team player who relishes the opportunity of working within an entrepreneurial environment and delivering results against challenging targets
Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK
Harding is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding