Buying Assistant

2 weeks ago

Doncaster, United Kingdom DFS Full time

**Make yourself at home**
It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.

Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?

**A bit about the role** Responsibilities / Accountabilities**:

- Full ownership of product set up, maintaining accurate data entry for the Downstairs Home department - Furniture & Homewares
- Category ownership of a small department
- Maintain the new product development critical path to ensure product launches on time
- Ensure samples are requested on time for new product photography
- Engage with stores and digital on new product launches by providing engagement training packs
- Complete competitor comp shops and become an expert in market knowledge for the downstairs department
- Support the business on product queries
- Develop a strong understanding of the systems and recommend ways to improve
- Build and maintain a strong relationship with suppliers and internal departments
- Support Buyers on ad hoc tasks and requests

**What we're looking for** Capabilities required**:

- Past buying experience would be beneficial
- Passionate about home interiors, furniture, or homeware retail sector
- Numerate with good analytical skills
- Excellent PC skills, in particular Excel, Google drive
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- A determination to succeed whilst showing empathy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and to tight deadlines
- Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
- Confident, assertive and round thinking

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Genuine interest in furniture and home accessories
- Excel/Word/Powerpoint

**We're in your corner**
- We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:

- Bonus Scheme
- A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
- Holiday allowance - the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
- Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
- Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
- Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Sharesave Scheme
- Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

**We're an equal opportunities employer**
We’re a family of individuals passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our people to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. Everyone is welcome

Job Reference: DFS03245

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