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Niche Recruitment Ltd
Oxford
Our client, a prestigious mail order and online retailer known for its unique blend of tradition and innovation, is looking for an Assistant Buyer in Homewares. This is a rare opportunity to dive into the heart of the homewares industry, contributing to the design and selection of products that adorn homes across the UK and Europe. Whether you're
Job Source: Niche Recruitment LtdNiche Recruitment Ltd
Chalgrove, England, United Kingdom
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Job Source: Nicholas AssociatesNicholas Associates Group
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Job Source: Nicholas Associates GroupOxford
As Assistant Buyer you will be joining an established and growing catalogue and web based brand, located just outside Oxford. Offering a competitive salary, Monday to Friday hybrid working with two days WFH. the company who offer a lifestyle range, including clothing, homeware, jewellery and accessories. The role is full time and permanent. They have a friendly, supportive and collaborative culture working well together to achieve excellent results.
Purpose of the role:Supporting the Senior Homeware Buyer sourcing and managing a range of homeware products for two catalogues.
Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Buyer:
Support with the sourcing a range of homeware products, working to margin and quality
Support managing range of c250 skus per season, approx. 50% repeat lines
Sourcing you own product within domestic textiles, tabletop and toiletries
Liaising with suppliers, managing the relationship and communication to optimise efficient ordering and sample management
Negotiate cost price and terms with suppliers, commercial price points
Managing the busying process ensuring all lines are ready for launch and critical path is met
Maintain and develop in depth current knowledge of trends, competitor activities, retail prices
Logging all product information accurately
Organising samples for selection, range reviews and photo shoots
Writing accurate content for catalogue and websites
Resolving any customer or warehouse quality queries
Manage liaison with warehouse to ensure efficiency and quality
Key Skills Required for the Assistant Buyer:
Buyer experience from within homeware or gifting market
Ability to understand sales analysis
Commercial experience of product development as well as sourcing of the shelf product
Strong negotiating skills
Excellent planning and project coordination skills
Organised, used to working to deadlines
Confident communicator
Work well under pressure and able to multitask
Adaptable in a changing environment
Strong IT skills, particularly excel
Able to work on own initiative
Own transport essential, due to remote location
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary
Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team
Training progression and personal development
Standard office hours Monday - Friday
Hybrid working two days WFH, working 100% onsite during selection
20 days holiday increasing with each year to a max of 25
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