Senior Group Furniture Buyer — Strategic Sourcing

DFS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in the UK is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relations and drive product development. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial understanding, negotiation skills, and experience in retail. Responsibilities include managing product ranges and contributing to range planning. This role offers perks such as a company car, annual bonus scheme, and discounts on products.

Benefits

Company car or Car allowance

Sharesave

Annual Bonus Scheme

Growth and Training

Great holiday allowance

30% discount on products

Access healthcare services

Group Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Buying experience within retail, preferably in the furniture industry.
• Experience negotiating with UK and international suppliers.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and potentially Far East & European locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relations and product development.
• Contribute to range planning and pricing strategy.
• Drive sales campaigns in collaboration with marketing.

Skills

Strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills

Relationship management

Analytical approach

Organisational skills

Strong presentational skills

Education

Degree (optional)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading furniture retailer in the UK is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relations and drive product development. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial understanding, negotiation skills, and experience in retail. Responsibilities include managing product ranges and contributing to range planning. This role offers perks such as a company car, annual bonus scheme, and discounts on products.