Company: TJ Hughes
Role: Buyer (HO/BUY)
Location: Liverpool
Salary: DOE
TJ Hughes is currently recruiting for a Buyer to join the Home Department based at our Head Office in Liverpool.
This role is non-food, and will cover buying responsibility for home furnishings, textiles, seasonal, toys, kitchen, dining, gifting/party, stationery and furniture category’s.
As a buyer you will be working on a demanding area of our business with a mixture of both import and domestic suppliers. Sourcing and developing a well-balanced mix of products suiting the needs and requirements of the buying plan and critical path, in order to achieve financial KPI’s, margin, stock, sales. You will be building strong core ranges as well as driving promotional activity.
The Role
As a buyer you will be responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell in our retail outlets, as well as our ecommerce channels in order to maximise sales and profitability for the company.
You will need to be able to develop and implement a product range plan and product mix in accordance with the company’s buying plan, to ensure that the business delivers the best quality brands at affordable prices.
Deliver innovation and improvements of products in order to ensure that the business is achieving the best value and quality across the business.
About You
*At least 3/5 years experience in a retail buying environment as a buyer or senior buyer level
*Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of commercial marketing, budgeting, forecasting, product development and supply chain principles
*Excellent negotiating skills
*Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
*Enthusiasm to take responsibility, not afraid to challenge the norm
*Personal skills to work with people at all levels
About Us
TJ Hughes is your value retailer. Trading since 1912, we are providing worldwide designer brands and quality goods at great value. We have been dedicated and evolved over the last ten years to meet the needs to all of our customers and 800 employees. TJs invests in training and developing our teams to ensure the highest levels of buying knowledge, accurate merchandising and customer service; from the point of order to delivery. Our exceptional team travel the world to source not only the essentials, but innovative and inspiring products at competitive prices. We have modernised the way our traditional high street department stores operate to succeed in an environment that many have found challenging in recent years. At the same time, we are now a fast-growing digital retailer across multiple online platforms, adding to the success of our retail business and setting strong foundations for further evolution.
We are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about retail and who want to be part of something exciting. We specialise in fashion, beauty, accessories and home, including electrical, home furnishings and seasonal; all aimed at providing our customers everything they might need at real ’value for money’.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a positive ’can do’ individual and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about retail and who want to be part of something exciting.
If you feel you are the ideal candidate, then we would really love to add you to our team.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter explaining why you are the right person to join our team to our recruitment email address.