An exciting opportunity has arisen to join DUSK as a Buyer working in Leeds as part of our Buying team.
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits package
We are looking for a commercially-minded Buyer with a passion for product with a strong understanding of trading.
You will be confident in taking ownership of your categories, using data, market insights and customer understanding to develop commercially successful ranges that meet customer needs while delivering strong business performance.
Role Responsibilities:
- Own the commercial performance of assigned product categories, delivering sales, margin, stock and availability targets.
- Develop and implement commercially balanced product ranges that meet customer needs and business objectives.
- Analyse sales, stock and market data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and maximise category performance.
- Work closely with Merchandising to manage forecasting, stock investment, intake, markdowns and Open to Buy (OTB).
- Lead product development from concept through to launch, ensuring products meet quality, cost and margin requirements.
- Drive innovation through trend analysis, competitor benchmarking and customer insight.
- Regularly review product performance, making recommendations to improve, extend or exit product ranges.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring high standards of quality, service and delivery.
- Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms and product specifications.
- Own and manage the Critical Path for your categories, ensuring key milestones are achieved and products launch on time.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance teams to support successful product launches and ongoing category performance.
- Support and develop junior team members, sharing knowledge, coaching colleagues and contributing positively to the wider Buying team.
About You
- Previous experience working as a Buyer within a retail Buying function.
- Experience managing own categories with accountability for sales, margin and stock performance.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using WSSI, sales reporting and stock management tools.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Highly competent in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical ability.
- Able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience attending overseas supplier meetings and international trade shows.
About us
DUSK.com is an award winning and fast-growing e-commerce brand in the home and garden sector, known for innovation and high-quality products.
Whether you are seeking signature furniture pieces or the perfect finishing accents, our curated ranges deliver accessible elegance to every living space, empowering you to realise your ideal home vision.
You can read more about us at: https://dusk.com/
Why Dusk.com?
- 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays) as standard, plus additional days based on length of service
- Option to buy additional holidays (by a maximum of 5 days)
- Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 work from home (if applicable)
- Bonus Scheme
- Staff Discount Scheme on DUSK products
- Death in service
- Company pension
- Flexible start and finish times (if applicable)
- Access to employee assistance programme through ‘Spark’, including 24/7 helpline, virtual GP and counselling services to support your health and wellbeing.
- Eye-care vouchers
- Excellent Career progression and training opportunities
- Opportunities to partake in company days
Due to the high volume of applications, on some occasions we are unable to reply to each individual applicant. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.
We will keep your application on file for six months and we will consider you for future roles within the organisation during this time. Your information will be deleted after six-months. If you wish to be considered for roles after this point, then you will need to re-apply.
Buyer in Leeds employer: DUSK.com
DUSK.com is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Leeds, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and clear pathways for career advancement, ensuring personal and professional growth. With a focus on employee well-being and a supportive team environment, DUSK.com stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in the retail sector.
