Buyer

 

At C.P. Hart we are committed to providing our customers not just with a bespoke bathroom that matches your dreams, but with an experience that exceeds your expectations. We're always grateful for any feedback you can give us on our products or service. If you have any questions or comments please do get in touch. Better still, come in and see us at any one of our bathroom showrooms around the country.

Assistant Buyer

Location: London, but flexibility required to travel to National showroom locations and supplier factories (Overseas).

Purpose: To ensure C.P. Hart has exceptional product and supplier performance by working closely with suppliers on improving
C.P. Hart’s ranges, supplier service levels and profitability performance.

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in a buying role within a retail environment is essential.
  • Industry knowledge preferable but not essential
  • Good practical knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Analytical and accountancy skills– capable of creating, viewing and analysing statistical data
  • A commercial focus on range development with technical knowledge would be an advantage

Principal Responsibilities

  • To assist in the purchasing responsibility for circa 20% of C P Hart’s current spend
  • Implement objectives to increase margin and product performance (range/stock profiling, exit plans, price reviews, working with QA on improving quality)
  • Implement plans to reduce the number of suppliers and products within each range with the aim of improving overall performance and turnover
  • Sample testing and product approval, liaising on production schedules and managing critical paths
  • Supporting new product launches with internal marketing communication, training packages, literature distribution
  • Assist in the development of merchandising plans in existing and new showrooms
  • Assist in product pricing strategies on a quarterly basis by reviewing the industry’s product offering, promotional and pricing strategies
  • To assume full responsibility for all selected suppliers' product performance and negotiations

If you would like to apply for this position please send a covering letter and your CV to Sharon Roach at sharon.roach@cphart.co.uk or call 01322 422083.