Buyer - Bed & Bath
Job No.: 538968
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Job type: Full-Time, Permanent
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Homewares department at David Jones as a Buyer to drive the Bed & Bath merchandise categories, comprising of well-known and adored international and local brands including Yves Delorme, Missoni, Marimekko, and Cotton House.
With a customer-first, innovative and commercial approach, the passionate and energetic Buyer will play a pivotal role in delivering the strategy for the future of this category within Homewares at David Jones.
The opportunity
David Jones exists to inspire like no other and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive.
The Buyer will focus on building strong and effective relationships with external brand partners and internal key stakeholders to define and drive the delivery of customer initiatives and commercial results that support the overarching David Jones strategy. The Buyer will leverage upon proven people management experience to lead and coach direct reports and will play a critical role in bringing to life the aspirations of the team.
With a hybrid mix of time in the office and from home, this role will suit a passionate customer-focused Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced and commercially evolving environment.
What does the role involve?
- Develop and nurture strong and trusting relationships with vendors and brand partners
- Drive merchandise assortment and space allocation decisions by brand by store that align with the David Jones Customer and department’s strategies to achieve category targets
- Drive performance of the brand portfolio in partnership with the Planner to achieve agreed stock health and commercial metrics
- Build a campaign and promotions calendar of activity that delivers an exceptional customer experience whilst meeting brand expectations and commercial aspirations
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the David Jones business to define and deliver initiatives that support the achievement of the David Jones and department’s strategies
- Champion the development and delivery of customer first innovation within Homewares, keeping abreast of industry trends and opportunities
- Lead and coach direct reports to achieve performance metrics whilst developing capabilities to support career succession and to ensure engagement
What are we looking for?
- Demonstrated experience in Buying, Category Management or related role, within similar categories, with a passion for International Brands and Luxury Retail
- A strong understanding of local and international Homewares and Retail trends
- Commercially minded, analytical and outcomes orientated, with a customer-first mindset
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead discussions and confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills and proven experience in developing strong working relationships with suppliers
- Proven working capabilities across the entire MS Office suite, with advanced level skills in Excel and PowerPoint
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated ability working in fast paced environments and balancing competing priorities
- A passion for motivating team members with demonstrated mentoring capabilities
Please note, as part of the application process, shortlisted candidates will be required to:
- Seek endorsement from their line manager to apply for the role
- Attend an interview for the position
To take the next step in your career with David Jones, we invite you to apply today.
Please note, to be considered for the position, you must have a minimum 9 months’ tenure within your current position at David Jones.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Closing date: for applications
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