Furniture Buyer
hace 6 días
Burntwood
We are recruiting for a Furniture Buyer who has a passion for interiors to join our team in Burntwood! Peppermill Interiors is a renowned furniture business dedicated to crafting high-quality, unique furniture pieces, based in Burntwood, Staffordshire. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Furniture Buyer to join our dynamic team. This role involves supporting our Purchasing Team by identifying trends, sourcing outstanding products for both our B2C and B2B clients, and ensuring that purchases are made at the right prices and within the necessary time frames. Key Responsibilities: • Department Management: Overseeing the daily operations of the Purchasing department, including monitoring the department's budget and currency exchange rates. Responsibilities also include supervising the buying administration and delegating tasks to the Procurement Coordinator., • Trend Analysis: Conduct trend analysis and develop a market leading range across Furniture and Home categories., • Product Sourcing: Participating in trade shows, establishing and nurturing relationships with suppliers, and negotiating optimal pricing to enhance profit margins., • Demand Forecasting & Planning: Own the forecasting process by analysing historical sales data, seasonal trends, promotional plans, and market trends to generate accurate demand forecasts., • Underperforming Stock Management: Identify and recommend action plans (promotions, markdowns, or discontinuation) for slow-moving or excess inventory., • Product Presentation: Showcasing our product range and sharing trend insights with Senior Management and the broader team. Ensuring necessary departments are provided with new product information., • Competitor Analysis: Continuously monitor and evaluate competitor information to ensure our product offerings remain aligned with industry standards., • Cross Department Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, such as Marketing, eCommerce, and Retail outlets, to strategise and plan successful future product lines., • Sample & Swatches: Oversee the request of samples and swatches to facilitate new product photography. Requirements: • Five years’ experience in the Purchasing Industry, preferably in the home furniture, retail or luxury lifestyle sector., • Passionate about home interiors, furniture, or homeware retail sector and have an eye for interior design., • Strong initiative and ability to manage personal workload efficiently., • Superior attention to detail and excellent mathematical and analytical skills., • Being a self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm., • Strong organisational and communication skills and ability to lead a team., • Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders., • Develop a strong understanding of the systems and recommend ways to improve., • Creative whilst having strong commercial acumen and exceptional attention to detail. Join Our Team: If you are passionate about furniture and interiors and are eager to contribute to a team that values quality and customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills. Working Hours: This is a full-time role 39.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm. Will be required to attend trade shows and occasional overseas travel. You may be required for occasional weekend work or overtime (such as events or photoshoots). Salary & Benefits: • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • 28 days holiday, • Free on site parking, • The opportunity to join a growing business and become part of a friendly team! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company pension, • Employee discount, • On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: • Burntwood WS7 3JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: • Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: • Furniture Buying: 5 years (preferred), • Purchasing: 5 years (required) Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence (required), • Work Location: In person