Category Buyer

Posted 23/01/2025 by Uniting People

Location:
Coventry, West Midlands (County)

Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive

An established growing and highly successful Online Furniture Retailer is looking for a Category Buyer to join a small team to grow and develop their current product portfolio and expand new product offerings along with supporting the supply chain operation. This role is based on-site 5 days a week. My client is looking for someone who has a flair for product, keen to work with suppliers and bring new ideas to market.

Duties:

  • Responsible for exploring new products lines within homeware and furniture that will complement their current brand
  • Understanding customer needs and demands
  • Sourcing new products
  • Develop new lines
  • Liaising with suppliers, building relationships
  • Dealing with shipping
  • Scheduling
  • Any other duties as reasonably required

Skills and Experience:

  • Homeware /furniture/accessories/textiles/lighting or similar buying experience is essential 
  • Previous experience working in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Buying is essential
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
  • Passionate about the product
  • Experience dealing with shipping of goods
  • Able to self-manage
  • Self-driven and organised
  • Able to work in a busy and demanding environment – working on several projects in an ever-changing environment
  • Good communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work as a team player

What we offer:

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Competitive starting salary
  • Free onsite parking
  • Pension
  • Progression opportunity
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
PERM197
Job ID:
222952773

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