Buyer

Lift; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic online retailer is seeking a Buyer to enhance product curation and supplier management. This role involves maintaining product ranges, managing pricing, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Join a fast-paced, flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work environment

Flexible work schedule

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in retail buying or product merchandising.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage product selection, pricing strategy, and inventory accuracy.
• Build relationships with suppliers and oversee product performance.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for product launches.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Tools

Excel

Shopify

Job description

Who is Olivia’s?

Olivia’s is a premium online destination, curating luxury furniture and stylish home décor from leading designer brands. Our mission is to make every home exceptional, combining beautiful aesthetics with a seamless digital experience. We’re a fast-paced, growing business passionate about delivering outstanding style and service.

What are we recruiting for?

We’re seeking a dynamic and commercially savvy Buyer to join our team and play a central role in product curation, supplier management, pricing strategy, and inventory accuracy. You’ll be responsible for expanding and maintaining our product ranges, working closely with external partners, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure we deliver the right products at the right price to our design-conscious customers.

What will you be doing?

Product Management

Review and select new products from our existing supplier base, oversee product listing creation with external partners, regularly monitor sales performance and take action on underperforming lines, ensure the product range is current by managing discontinued items.

Pricing & Margin Management

Maintain accurate pricing and healthy margins, plan and execute promotional activity, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.

Inventory Management

Ensure accurate stock feeds and availability from suppliers, monitor stock levels and resolve discrepancies.

Supplier Relationship Management

Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers through regular communication and performance reviews, ensure supplier engagement and alignment with business goals.

Supplier Onboarding & Trend Sourcing

Identify and onboard new suppliers that align with Olivia’s brand, attend trade shows and events to discover trends and new opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with trading and marketing teams to communicate product/brand launches and promotions.

What will you bring to the party?

• 2+ years experience in a retail buying or product merchandising role (homeware/furniture preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness with a passion for design and trends.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using data to inform decisions (sales, margins, inventory).
• Confident using excel.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems is a plus (Shopify preferred).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  
  

What are we offering?

• This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a high paced fast growth business with an enviable team of successful investors and backers.
• You will gain valuable experience working with an experienced team.
• Remote-friendly and flexible work environment - 3 days in office per week
• £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
• We have a great team, a friendly, welcoming environment, and a very positive can-do culture.
  
  

We look forward to hearing from you!