Senior Buyer
4 days ago
Central Employment are delighted to be working with a rapidly expanding eCommerce Retail/Interiors brand, as they look to appoint a Senior Buyer & Merchandiser, based from there facility in West Yorkshire.
- Up to £45,000 DOE + benefits
- Part of a growing in-house Buying & Online Merchandising team
Senior Buyer & Merchandiser profile:
As a Senior Buyer & Merchandiser, you will play a critical role in shaping there product offering and ensuring the success of there inventory strategy. You will manage supplier relationships, select and negotiate product assortments, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver a competitive and profitable product range. This role requires a strategic thinker with a keen eye for trends and a results-driven approach to procurement and inventory management.
Senior Buyer & Merchandiser responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers for both drop shipping and stock purchases.
- Negotiate favourable terms, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure supplier reliability and adherence to quality and service expectations.
- Research market trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences to curate a competitive and appealing product assortment.
- Evaluate the profitability and demand potential of products to align with business goals.
- Regularly update the product portfolio to reflect seasonal trends and customer demand.
- Forecast demand to manage inventory levels effectively, preventing overstocking or stockouts.
- Oversee the performance of drop shipping suppliers to ensure reliable and timely order fulfilment.
- Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to optimize stock management and fulfilment efficiency
- Analyze cost structures to maintain competitive pricing while maximizing profit margins.
- Conduct regular market analyses to adjust product pricing in response to competition and trends
- Work closely with marketing, sales, and operations teams to coordinate product launches, promotions, and inventory strategies.
- Provide input on product descriptions, images, and other content for the e-commerce platform to ensure alignment with the brand.
- Track and analyze sales and inventory metrics to identify top-performing products and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead weekly trade meetings to share insights, address challenges, and align teams on key priorities
Experience required:
- Proven experience in a buying role, preferably within the furniture or home goods industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build lasting supplier relationships.
- Solid understanding of inventory management and demand forecasting.
- Analytical mindset with experience using sales and inventory data to drive decisions.
- Knowledge of market trends and customer preferences in the furniture/home goods sector.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP software
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