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HOMEWARE BUYER

 

Company:

EXCEL RECRUITMENT
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Job Reference Number

14572024

Client ID:

RI/BW002HBX
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Posted On:

Feb 22 2012

Location:

DUBLIN WEST
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Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

EUR 80,000 - 90,000
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Benefits:
  • CAR PARKING
  • PENSION / PRSA
  • LAPTOP
  • MOBILE PHONE
  • BONUS
  • CAR ALLOWANCE
  • MILEAGE
  • RELOCATION PACKAGE
  • PAID HOLIDAYS
Homeware Buyer

Our client a leading Irish retailer is looking to recruit a Homeware Buyer for their head office based in Dublin

We require experience as a Homeware Buyer in a multiple retail environment

For more information on this role please contact Barry in Excel on 003531 8148747 or email barry@excelrecruitment.com for a full job spec and company details. Your application will be treated in confidence

The Buyers are responsible for creating an exciting and timely product assortment that meets or exceeds the sales volume and profits for their departments. They are to execute the vision of the Company while servicing the customer. They intuitively respond to customer feedback, market trends and develop action plans that drive category specific growth and increased profitability. They are responsible for the success of their business unit. The Buyers are expected to use their intuition to direct the assortment of their category. They are expected to understand the store profile by product category and tailor their assortments to optimize regional and demographic differences.

Job Skills of the Homeware Buyer:

  • An understanding of the customer's wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations in the Home buying Department
  • An understanding for the customer and the shopping experience and that it is the final category edit for the merchandising assortment in the Home Department
  • The ability to conceptually plan assortments that meet financial objectives in the Home buying Department
  • The ability to creatively develop product that addresses identified trends in the Home buying Department
  • The ability to delegate and direct the daily activities of the assistant buyers and provide direction to the team in the Home buying Department.
  • The ability to prioritize tasks and the ability to balance the immediate and long term needs of the business in the Home buying Department.
  • The ability to lead, develop and coach people and the recognition that building a team is critical to the Company's success in the Home buying Departments.
  • The ability to comprehend financial indicators and manipulate data to reach financially sound decisions in the Home buying Department.
  • The ability to collect, assimilate, analyze, package and present information to the Head of department and the operations team in a way that permits them to make an informed decision and take measurable action in the Home buying Department.
Our Client Needs

  • Business Drivers: Their Buyers are responsible for analyzing data and market trends to create and execute buying strategies that effectively drive profitable sales. They operate on short lead times, reacting quickly to changing consumer demands and driving strong merchandise margins.
  • Relationship Builders: With suppliers around the world, they expect and encourage our Buyers to source new suppliers and manufacturers and resources to bring in desired goods. Our client builds strong relationships with suppliers that include trust, integrity, follow-up and honesty. Their Buyers foster relationships across divisions with peers and Management to meet Company goals and objectives.
  • Trend Savvy: Their Buyers keep a strong pulse on market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion and react accordingly to impact the business. Their Buyers are responsible for continuously identifying new opportunities, pursuing new suppliers, and sourcing new markets.
  • Entrepreneurial: Their Buyers are entrepreneurial minded and often view their craft as an art more than a science. They have the ability to negotiate and make on-the-spot decisions while in the market place. Our client provides an environment where Buyers can be creative, free thinkers and risk takers.
  • Master Negotiators: Their Buyers utilize effective negotiation tactics to ensure favourable deal outcomes; while continuing to maintain positive supplier relationships.


Responsibilities of the Homeware Buyer:

  • Product Design and Development
  • Sourcing and Production
  • Marketing
Experience Required of the Homeware Buyer

  • 2 - 5 years in a similar position
  • Knowledge of market
  • Knowledge of product development process
  • Strong negotiation skills
Excel Recruitment is Ireland’s leading retail recruitment company. The company is recognised as the experts in the recruitment of retail buyers and managers in to Food and Grocery, Fashion and non food retail sectors. For information concerning a broad range of Buying and management jobs contact Excel recruitment

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