Buyer – Candles / Haberdashery

at  John Lewis Partners

LOCATION: THE NORMAL PLACE OF WORK FOR THIS ROLE IS PIMLICO, LONDON.

• We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you’ll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The buying team aims for at least 2 days a week in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have two (2) great opportunities to join our Buying team:

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• You will work at pace and agility within a collaborative environment with your Buying Manager, Head of Buying, Trade Planning, Trading & Product Operations team, Design and Product Technology. Externally you will hold a strong relationship with your suppliers, Brands and external teams.
• You will be accountable for the commercial success of a product range as defined and agreed with your Buying Manager and the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in-season trading.
• You will ensure you have up to date expert market knowledge for the category and can predict future market dynamics.
• You are accountable for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships ensuring that they adhere to the required standards and agreed terms.
• You will be accountable for making decisions on the product assortment: development, sourcing, brand positioning, price structure and margins. These will be in line with category and customer strategy. In collaboration with merchandising, you will need to make season trading and volume decisions along with the commercial terms and product lifecycle with the suppliers.
• You may need to deputise for your Buying Manager when appropriate.

BENEFITS OF THE PARTNERSHIP AND THE ROLE:

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• Hybrid Working.

• ️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).
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  - - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
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• Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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• You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

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• Simple cycle to work support scheme

• Health care
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• We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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• Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
  
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