Who We Are:Looking for a company that inspires and challenges you, where you can be part of a collaborative and driven team? Wayfair is looking for an ambitious, and entrepreneurial individual to join our Supply Acquisition & Onboarding team! Help us grow one of our many home categories and revolutionize the way people shop for their home utilizing Wayfair's "best in class" online customer experience.
What You’ll Do: On the SA&O team, you will gain a full understanding of the Wayfair brand, our core customer, our internal tools, & how and why suppliers partner with us. You will play a fundamental role in the growth of supplier partnerships by proactively approaching and acquiring potential new suppliers. At Wayfair, we treat our suppliers like family and our team works closely with new suppliers to support them through the entire onboarding process -- from ‘lead to live.’
As an Acquisition Associate, you will drive an impact to Wayfair's bottom line as you identify, pursue and come to agreement with new supplier partners. You will use competitive intelligence, analysis and your intuition to identify potentially valuable supplier partners for Wayfair. You will make contact, find a decision-maker and convince them of the benefits of working with Wayfair. You will negotiate business terms and pricing to set both Wayfair and the supplier up for success. Your goal is to drive new business partnerships, increase customer selection, and grow GRS in all new acquisitions.
Our environment is fast-paced, and requires someone who is hungry, flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses strong communication skills.
What You'll Do :
Driving benefits to Wayfair by acquiring new suppliers that can have a meaningful impact on revenue and product selection.
Cultivating business relationships, and create solutions as you build your lead pipeline
Negotiating optimal supplier agreements to drive mutually beneficial business relationships with new suppliers
Maintaining accurate supplier data and ensuring key information is captured and updated within internal systems.
Leading meetings and calls with suppliers to review the benefits of Wayfair partnership
Travel to trade shows with your Manager and cross-functional Category Management teams
Adapts quickly to change and with a positive spirit
Establishment and maintenance of effective professional relationships to gain trust, buy-in, and respect with business partners
Competitor and market trend knowledge to make strategic acquisition decisions
What You'll Need:
An interest in e-commerce, retail, merchandising or any related early career experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Fluency in English & Polish
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically while working in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects at once
Ability and willingness to travel to various industry trade shows; about to 4-6 times per year
Desire to be part of a team
Professional, bright, and customer-focused
Ability to accept and act on managerial feedback
Ability to understand and drive results, metrics and key performance indicators
We are looking for dynamic colleagues, who can both work independently and collaborate to solve problems and come up with new ideas – we strongly value entrepreneurship and independent thinker-doers
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Intern, Supplier Acquisition (Polish Speaking) in London employer: Wayfair
Wayfair is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Gillingham that prioritises collaboration and employee well-being. With competitive pay starting at £16.32 per hour, comprehensive medical benefits, and exclusive employee discounts, Wayfair supports your growth and success while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all team members.
