Furniture Acquisition Specialist

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Oak Furniture Land Full time
Job Title:

Furniture Acquisition Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Furniture Acquisition Specialist to join our Buying team at Oak Furnitureland. This is a challenging opportunity for someone who can develop and execute a commercial product offering that meets customer needs across our furniture categories.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in buying roles with product development, ideally within the furniture industry, preferably with experience in upholstery. You will be responsible for managing and delivering critical paths to ensure new product developments launch on time and working closely with internal departments such as Merchandising, Marketing, QC, and wider Oak Furnitureland teams.

You will also build strong relationships with our supply base, negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers, and ensure we successfully deliver new products to market while finding ways to constantly evolve and update our core collections.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop a commercial product offering that meets customer needs across our furniture categories
  • Manage and deliver critical paths to ensure new product developments launch on time
  • Work closely with internal departments such as Merchandising, Marketing, QC, and wider Oak Furnitureland teams
  • Build strong relationships with our supply base and negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers
  • Ensure we successfully deliver new products to market while finding ways to constantly evolve and update our core collections

Requirements:

  • Proven track record in a buying role with product development, ideally within the furniture industry, preferably with experience in upholstery
  • Commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
  • A passion for product balanced with understanding the need for commercial acumen
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective communicator, presenter, and team player with the ability to bring others along to deliver a strategy
  • Ability to demonstrate problem-solving and provide resolution in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

  • $65,000 - $75,000 per year depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday per year
  • Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday
  • Hybrid working available
  • Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company
  • Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services
  • My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets to entertainment and holidays
  • Free on-site parking


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