Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a visionary Buyer to curate collections in the furniture and interiors category. The role involves global sourcing, trend forecasting, and using data to optimize performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in e-commerce, a passion for interiors, and strong negotiation skills. Offering a competitive salary up to £41,000 OTE with significant career growth. The position is office-based with one day of home working per week.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an eCommerce environment.
• Experience sourcing from China and navigating offshore supply chains.
• Track record of successful trading, ideally in furniture or homewares.
• Understanding of UK QA and compliance standards.
• Ability to translate data into category success.
• Passionate about offering the best customer journey.

Responsibilities

• Curate market-leading furniture collections.
• Navigate offshore markets for quality and cost.
• Stay ahead of trends to deliver unexpected products.
• Use data-driven insights to meet trading targets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Creative design flair

Problem-solving ability

E-commerce experience

Data literacy

Customer focus

Job description

Stop Following Trends. Start Setting Them.

At Buy It Direct Group, we don't wait for the next big thing-we build it. Our Lifestyle team is looking for a visionary Buyer (or high-flying Junior Buyer) to join our furniture and interiors category.

This isn't just a desk job. It's an invitation to disrupt the e-tail market, source world-class products, and deliver high-end style without the high-end price tag.

The Role: Your Impact

• Defining the Range: Curating market-leading collections
• Global Sourcing: Navigating offshore markets (with a heavy focus on China) to find the best quality at the best price.
• Predicting the next Trend: Staying three steps ahead of the curve to deliver the "unexpected" to our customers.
• Using Commercial Mastery: Using data-driven insights to smash trading targets and optimise category performance.

Who You Are

You're not just a "Buyer" - you have the passion and drive.

• A Natural Negotiator: You love the thrill of the deal and know how to get the best results.
• A Creative Eye: You have a flair for design backed by commerciality.
• A Problem Solver: You don't see roadblocks; you can think outside the box to achieve resolution.
• Interiors-Obsessed: You live and breathe interiors, furniture, and the fast-paced world of e-commerce.

The Essentials

• E-tail Experience: Solid experience in an eCommerce environment.
• Global Knowledge: Proven experience sourcing from China and other countries, navigating offshore supply chains.
• Category Expertise: A track record of successful trading ideally in furniture, bathrooms, or homewares, but fashion background also considered if you want to make the move into Home.
• Compliance: An understanding of UK QA and compliance standards.
• Data Literate: The ability to translate data and customer behaviour into a winning category.
• Customer Facing: Passionate about the customer and offering them the best product and journey

Why Join Us?

We're a business built on action. If you're tired of red tape and want a role where your decisions actually matter, you'll fit right in.

We offer a competitive package and a career path that rewards momentum and results.

Salary:

Up to £41,000 OTE + Significant Career Growth

Location:

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Position:

Full -time - permanent - 4 days office-based / 1 day home working