Homeware Buyer

Skelmersdale - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Buyer MFI: Your Chance to Shape the Future of Online Homewares

Step up and strategically define the product range for !

Are you a highly commercial Buyer with a genuine flair for homewares and furniture We are looking for an ambitious individual ready to make a significant impact by curating a diverse and compelling collection!

Joining the Team means leveraging your industry experience to differentiate our brand drive significant profitability and directly influence what our customers use to create beautiful spaces. This is a role for a self-starter who thrives on ownership and getting results.

The Role: Impact and Ownership

This is more than just buying; its about mixing creative selection with sharp commercial strategy.

Global Product Sourcing: Be the trend-spotter! You will identify and source high-quality new product lines from both UK and international suppliers ensuring every item meets our strict design brief and quality standards.

Strategic Negotiation: Youll be the key negotiator building solid partnerships with suppliers and securing the most favourable terms and conditions to guarantee value and reliability.

Commercials: Work alongside senior stakeholders (including Finance and Marketing) to execute smart pricing strategies that maximise profit. You will be instrumental in implementing inventory control optimising stock levels and ensuring capital efficiency.

Ranges: Manage and balance your product portfolio ensuring we always have the right mix to meetand anticipatecustomer demand across the furniture and homewares spectrum.

E-Commerce Excellence: Ensure every new product launch and promotion is flawlessly set up across our systems. Your attention to detail directly impacts how easily customers find and purchase our range online.

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking a highly motivated analytical and organised Buyer ready to drive continuous improvement.

Essential Experience: You must demonstrate proven experience in a Buying role within the homewares or furniture industry ideally in the demanding world of eCommerce managing relationships with both UK and international suppliers.

Industry Insight: A genuine passion for the product backed by a deep analytical understanding of current market trends consumer preferences and the competitive landscape.

Negotiation & Resolution: A proven track record of strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively resolve complex commercial issues.

Data-Driven Decisions: The ability to analyse data forecast demand and make informed decisions on product selection and pricing.

Professionalism: Excellent organisational skills exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in using purchasing and inventory management systems.

Reporting to: Head of Buying MFI Key Stakeholders: MFI Product Team Commercial Finance Marketing Location: Leyland Head Office Skelmersdale Warehouse (with travel as required)
Full Time 37.5 Hours Per Week Mon-Fri

Ready to bring your strategic vision and passion to MFI Apply today and define the next collection!

Buyer MFI: Your Chance to Shape the Future of Online Homewares Step up and strategically define the product range for !Are you a highly commercial Buyer with a genuine flair for homewares and furniture We are looking for an ambitious individual ready to make a significant impact by curating a dive...