Junior Buyer

Overview

Home. There’s no place like it.

And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do. We’re the UK\’s number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And we’ve crafted a workplace that feels just as welcoming – where you can bring your ideas, be yourself, and feel right at home.

With us, buying isn’t about chasing bargains and merchandising isn’t about pushing an endless parade of promotions. We do things differently. With us, it’s about creativity, instinct, and a real passion for home. We’re experts at understanding trends and performance – making quick decisions that keep our products and layouts perfectly timed, perfectly designed and perfectly marketed.

Get stuck in from day one, and you’ll make a real difference. You’ll learn as you go, grow in confidence, and start taking small steps towards owning your own ranges. It’s lively, rewarding, and full of opportunities to learn and shine.

You will be joining a talented team of Buyers, Merchandisers and Designers.

The Commercial Team environment is fast-paced and energetic. We are positive, ambitious, forward-looking and data driven. We have to take calculated risks, to keep growing market share.

The goal of Commercial is to drive sales and profit for Dunelm through sourcing the best quality products, at the best prices, from sustainable and ethical sources. The Commercial Team encompasses Buying, Merchandising, Sourcing, Technical and Design.

You will be a key member of the Commercial Team, accountable for executing the trading and sourcing strategy for your product department.

This is a hybrid working opportunity.

What you\’ll be doing

Sales & Performance Analysis:

• Analyse sales, profit, and margins to propose actions for improving performance.
• Conduct competitive pricing and gap analysis with the Merchandising team.

Supplier Relations & Negotiations:

• Assist in negotiating terms with suppliers, including costs, promotional support, and exit plans.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with suppliers while ensuring the best deals for the company

Range Development:

• Manage sub-category range planning, including web-exclusive products.
• Research new trends, develop product ideas, and oversee range and price architecture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with teams on product launches, ensuring timely packaging, photography, and critical path planning.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising and Web teams to optimise product presentation in-store and online

Quality & Sustainability:

• Ensure products meet quality standards, resolving issues in collaboration with the Quality team.
• Drive sustainability and ethical practices within the supply base.

Team & Detail Management:

• Support and mentor the Buying Assistant.
• Maintain accuracy in product details, costings, and specifications, ensuring all setup processes are completed flawlessly.

What we\’ll look for in you

Are you passionate about homewares and ready to play a key role in growing our sales and profit? We’re looking for someone who can shape our product offer with creativity and innovation. Here’s what we’re looking for in you:

About You

• Passionate: You have a genuine love for homewares, fueled by a drive to innovate and enhance our product offerings.
• Detail-Oriented: Your precision is excellent, ensuring every detail enhances our products.
• Range Building: You’re efficient at range building, owning the end-to-end range building for the department subcategory/categories.
• Commercial Awareness: You have a good understanding of the market and competition, with strong commercial awareness.
• Communicative: You’re an excellent communicator, adept at articulating ideas and directions clearly.
• Action-Oriented: You have a proactive mindset, delivering value swiftly while ensuring effective communication.
• Organized: Your organisational skills are top-notch, and you’re adept at prioritising tasks efficiently.
• Curious: You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and pro-active to seek help when needed.