Furniture Buyer

My client in Plymouth is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team due to their expansion plans.

About the role:

My client has an outstanding opportunity for a Furniture Buyer to manage our customer offer. You will work closely with the Head of Buying to enhance their offering. Developing relationships with new and existing Suppliers whilst ensuring maximum value and efficiency for the business.

Responsibilities

• You will have primary accountability for maximizing sales, margin & profitability in this fast moving and diverse category
• You will lead a team building long term supplier relationships to deliver a successful product offer
• You will have ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the product strategy and ensuring that the business meets with customer needs
• You will monitor & review competitor information to ensure your product offering stays relevant in a changing market
• You will play a lead role in range reviews, supplier negotiations, promotions & pricing
• You will work with your cross-functional team to ensure we deliver great product availability and quality

Essential Skills & Requirements

• You need will need to have experience of buying
• Experience within the furniture industry.
• Strong, demonstratable awareness of new and upcoming trends.
• Have developed an excellent understanding of the consumer and of the marketplace.
• Have the ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Have developed first rate strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• A true team player underpinned with great interpersonal skills
• Have the ability build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.

Location: Plymouth, Devon