Due to an internal promotion this is an opportunity to work for great stylish brand of mature accessories and gifts, my client is a leading mail order and online retailer, which operates across 2 brands and in three countries: UK and France
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing a range of homewares under the guidance of the line manager. Supporting the Senior Buyer in any delegated tasks and working as part of the wider Buying team to deliver 2 catalogue ranges annually
2. With direction from the Senior Buyer, sourcing a range of products based on the analysis provided and Company objectives, including the required input margin, quality, and relevance to the brand. Homewares to cover domestic textiles, tabletop, decorative accents, and toiletries. Approx 250 per season including core repeat lines as well as new ( roughly 50% repeats)
3. Liaising with suppliers, managing the supplier relationship and ensuring the efficient ordering, logging and returning samples for each selection.
4. Negotiating cost prices and terms for the products falling under their responsibility, setting commercial retail prices, and ensuring lines are ready for ordering to the critical path
5. Gaining an in-depth know...