Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product strategies to meet the brands’ needs and objectives
• Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
• Conceptualise and present new product ideas and seasonal launches to management team
• Creating design concepts and drawings of ideas selected by management
• Develop prototypes with suppliers prior to production
• Modify, revise and edit existing designs to meet customer expectations
• Source new items for product ranges
• Work closely with management team on quantities for new orders
• Implement necessary systems with approval of management team
• Manage the end to end procurement process including presentation of ranges, creation of purchase orders, management of suppliers and timely delivery of products
• Evaluate supplier options (new and current) to determine the best choices taking into account quality and pricing
• Negotiate contracts, terms, pricing with suppliers to achieve best terms and conditions
• Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
• Preparation of range boards and training material for sales team
• Work closely with sales and marketing team to ensure informative and successful launch of new items both in store and online
• Stay up to date on current industry trends, emerging technologies and design best practices incorporating them into designs
• Research new materials to implement into design concepts
• Conducting regular competitor analysis / reporting feedback within bi-annual range reviews

Qualifications 

• Proven work experience of +3 years as a buyer in furniture decor accessories
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market trends
• Experienced in production knowledge of material and industry ie.upholstery / steel
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent eye for detail, aesthetic design and customer appeal
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance aesthetics with functionality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, cross functional team environment

Advantage 

• Able to managing photography/styling for new products maintaining brand consistency

Skills

• Strong Negotiation Skills: A skilled buyer possesses the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions for the procurement of goods or services.
• Buyers are skilled in cost analysis, helping organizations find cost-effective sourcing solutions.
• Effective vendor relationship management is a core responsibility of buyers, guaranteeing seamless procurement processes.
• Effective cost management is a top priority for buyers, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.