Senior Buyer – Furniture and Home
Remote
Rise are delighted to be supporting this leading brand to recruit a Senior Buyer for their furniture and home categories.
A leading retailer specialising in the Home sector is looking for a commercial and forward-thinking creative Senior Buyer to join their business.
As the Senor Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets ensuring the right products are purchased at the correct prices and within the relevant time frames.
* Review and develop a market leading range across Furniture and Home categories
* Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition.
* Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
* Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins.
* Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes.
* Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle.
* Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
* Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market.
* Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines.
* Managing your category budget
Key requirements for the role.
* Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer within home and furniture from a mid to premium market
* Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
* Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market.
* Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset.
If you think you have the right experience as a Senior Buyer within Furniture / Home and are looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch and apply today.