Assistant Buyer

Love home décor? Want to be part of a thriving, innovative company? Our dynamic business, established in 1984, is the largest in our sector, and we're thriving with exciting opportunities.

We're a team that believes in bringing rooms and people together. Our beautifully crafted rugs are at the heart of everything we do, creating moments of connection. We're passionate about what we do, and our ambition is driven by our people—they're what make us special.

As an Assistant Buyer at Flair Rugs, you'll be an integral part of our team, going above and beyond in every aspect of your role. You'll dive into product, sharpen your market knowledge, and contribute to new product development. You are critical in supporting the effective running of the category to deliver the commercial plan. You'll play a pivotal role in Flair's success while advancing your career in a vibrant and supportive environment.

• Support Department Operations: Responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day running of the department category.
• Product Development: Contributing to department product development with an awareness of department best and worst and seasonal trends.
• Reporting and Analysis: Providing accurate reporting for weekly trade and on request.
• Trade Meetings: Contributing to weekly trade meetings with suggestions on how to react to department trading.
• Market Understanding: Understanding and reacting to daily trading reports.
• Marketplace Knowledge: Understanding the marketplace, target customer, and key competitors.
• Project Management: Managing the critical path to ensure department KPI's and strategy are achieved and deliveries are on time.
• Supplier Relationships: Attending supplier meetings to develop and source new product development as well as reviewing the current range/pricing.
• Negotiation: Negotiating cost prices to achieve the best prices and meet margin targets.
• Sample Development: Ensuring all new lines are set up accurately and efficiently.
• Collaboration: Collating the final sign-off pack with the support of the Junior Buyer/Buyer.
• Sample Tracker: Managing the sample development tracker and chasing in development to meet deadlines.
• Customer Service: Providing exceptional service to customers, working to proactively resolve queries and escalating where necessary.

• Confidence in Office 365: Confidence in Office 365 products, specifically Excel.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Commercial Experience: Experience working within fast-paced commercial businesses would be ideal.

At Flair Rugs, we offer a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, health cash plan, free onsite parking, and colleague discount.

We're an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other characteristics. Our recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on merit and business needs.