Description
As a Senior Buyer - Home FTC at Marks & Spencer, you will put the needs of M&S' home customer, segments, and demographics at the heart of the product offer. You will work with Design to interpret market trends and develop distinctive, customer-focused ranges, leading a digital mindset and clear online product strategy.
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Analysing historical sales, trends, and design direction to manage the product mix
- Leading a trading culture at all levels, identifying opportunities and pursuing new products
- Working closely with other buyers and Technical, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and channel teams to review, influence, and deliver a cohesive global product strategy and ranges throughout the buying process
- Collaborating with global Sourcing Offices to develop appropriate supply routes
- Identifying and developing talent within the team
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience at Senior Buyer level in a fast-paced trading retailer
- Extensive own-buy experience in home or a similar product area
- Technical knowledge and a proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial ranges
- In-depth knowledge of cost price negotiations and global sourcing
- A good understanding of the global retail marketplace and the ability to identify relevant product trends
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value, and service to millions of customers every day. We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance
- Tailored induction and training to support your development
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market-leading family policies
- 24/7 wellbeing support
For more fresh new jobs, check out yubhub.co.