Merchandise Buyer - Homeware at Yuppiechef

What your role looks like:

• This high paced role requires your high energy levels and eye for product to develop a product strategy that will ensure your company gains maximum profitability.
• Determine the product strategy for your department for the season.
• You will negotiate with suppliers on aspects of price, listing requirements, seasonal paid marketing initiatives, fabrication, and delivery dates.
• You will also collaborate with other functional areas such as Web team, Marketing, Resourcing and Visual Merchandising and supply chain to enable you to meet your portfolio objectives
• You will be reporting into Merchandising Manager and working closely with Buyers Assistants/Listing specialists and Planners

What You’ll Do:

• Curate Collections: Build a well-balanced assortment of merchandise that resonates with our customers and maximizes department profitability.
• Trend Spotting: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and incorporating the latest trends in softs, textiles, and bedding into our offerings.
• Dynamic Teamwork: Collaborate with a vibrant, fast-paced team to drive success and innovation in our Bed & Bath category.
• Profitability: Responsible for maximizing sales and net profit by sourcing and constructing an appealing product range, aligned to company objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Proven background working with softs, textiles, and bedding.
• Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for buying and a deep appreciation for homeware.
• Eye for Design: A keen sense of trend and design to keep our collection fresh and appealing.
• Team Spirit: Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where teamwork is key

What experience and skills you need for the role

Experience:

• Relevant degree or diploma (Interior Design, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science)
• 3-5 years Buying experience in category and product development is essential.
• Knowledge of merchandise systems/ applications
• Knowledge of various materials and fabrications and passionate about homeware 
• Strong verbal and written communication including negotiation skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in stock management as well as managing a multi-seasonal view of current trade, previous performances and future opportunity
• Experience with pattern and design (advantageous) 
• A strong track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets.