Head Buyer

6 days ago


Doncaster, United Kingdom Melody Maison Full time

**Head Buyer - Overseas Sourcing Specialist**

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- Melody Maison is a vibrant, and fast-growing on-line retailer of furniture, mirrors and home accessories, and we are looking to take on a new head buyer to welcome into our superstar team to help take us to the next level.

The Melody Maison offices have a positive, engaging and generous working environment, with a close-knit team, all working together to help reach business targets and goals. We have around 30 members of staff and we are growing every day.

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- **The Role**

You will be leading our enthusiastic stock team, and be responsible for discovering new products from Asian / Indian suppliers to add to our ever expanding range.

We are looking for a committed member of staff who can contribute positively to that culture and who wants to develop themselves and help to grow our company, to join our fun friendly team on a part time / full time 24 - 37.5 hour basis, flexible over 3-5 days monday - friday)

We operate from a large warehouse with offices and showroom in Harworth (near Bawtry), Doncaster. Close to the Blyth A1 junction and with a bus route close by.

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- **Typically, you will**
- Negotiate and correspond with suppliers daily
- Maintain quality control throughout production stages
- Source Products from Overseas suppliers
- Help find pieces for new collections to hand to our illustrator
- Helping to interpret reports and predicting future sales to ensure buying from the correct categories
- Pitch ideas to senior management
- Research & reacting to changes in customer demand
- Attend trade events
- Manage and drive a team of 3-4 people
- Staff training and development
- Achieve profitable outcomes

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- Previous Asian Buying / Sourcing Experience (Essential)
- Staff Management experience (Essential)
- Problem Solver / solution orientated
- Bachelor level Degree or equivalent in relevant field
- Experience in the Home Furniture Industry (preferred)

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- **Qualities you recognise in yourself will likely be**:

- A passion for home interiors
- Spotting the next big thing
- Team worker
- Working to deadlines
- You must have previous buying experience as an Assistant Buyer or in Senior Buying
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Be commercially aware

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- **Our Company Offers -**
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Yearly pay reviews
- Pension scheme
- Catered Kitchen (yumm)
- Social Events
- Reward System throughout the year
- Staff Discount

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- Job Type: 24 - 37.5 hours over 3/4/5 days (flexible hours available)

**Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 PRO RATA based on a 37.5 hour contract - depending on experience**

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 20/02/2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/02/2024


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