Hybrid Buyer – Home & Gift Range Growth Lead

Card Factory; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Buyer to focus on card and gift wrap. You will be based onsite at our Head Office, building and managing customer-focused product ranges, taking ownership of the range plan to deliver commercially sound selections that meet the category strategy.

In a fast-paced commercial environment, you will own the P&L for your categories, drive sales and profits, create clear range briefs with Design and Marketing, and build strong supplier relationships

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience delivering sales and profit growth in a retail environment.
• Buying background in Home, Gifting, Occasion or Fashion; greeting cards industry preferred.
• Skilled in supplier management, critical path management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and commercial decision-making skills.
• Ambitious, adaptable and proficient with Microsoft Office; interest in people management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver commercially viable new product opportunities that meet customer needs.
• Own the P&L for your categories, driving sales, profit and strategic range planning.
• Create clear range briefs and work collaboratively with Design, Marketing and other key teams.
• Build strong supplier relationships, leading negotiations and ensuring quality, sustainability and compliance.
• Manage the product development process and Critical Path from concept to launch, addressing risks proactively.

Skills

Buying experience

Sales & profit growth

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

People management skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Card Factory in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Buyer to focus on card and gift wrap. You will be based onsite at our Head Office, building and managing customer-focused product ranges, taking ownership of the range plan to deliver commercially sound selections that meet the category strategy.

In a fast-paced commercial environment, you will own the P&L for your categories, drive sales and profits, create clear range briefs with Design and Marketing, and build strong supplier relationships