Job Advert
Stop Following Trends. Start Setting Them.
At Buy It Direct Group, we don’t wait for the next big thing—we build it. Our Lifestyle team is looking for a visionary Buyer (or high-flying Junior Buyer) to join our furniture and interiors category.
This isn’t just a desk job. It’s an invitation to disrupt the e-tail market, source world-class products, and deliver high-end style without the high-end price tag.
The Role: Your Impact
As one of our Lifestyle Buyers, you will be;
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Defining the Range: Curating market-leading collections
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Global Sourcing: Navigating offshore markets (with a heavy focus on China) to find the best quality at the best price.
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Predicting the next Trend: Staying three steps ahead of the curve to deliver the "unexpected" to our customers.
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Using Commercial Mastery: Using data-driven insights to smash trading targets and optimise category performance.
Who You Are
You’re not just a "Buyer" - you have the passion and drive.
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A Natural Negotiator: You love the thrill of the deal and know how to get the best results.
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A Creative Eye: You have a flair for design backed by commerciality.
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A Problem Solver: You don't see roadblocks; you can think outside the box to achieve resolution.
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Interiors-Obsessed: You live and breathe interiors, furniture, and the fast-paced world of e-commerce.
The Essentials
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E-tail Experience: Solid experience in an eCommerce environment.
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Global Knowledge: Proven experience sourcing from China and other countries, navigating offshore supply chains.
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Category Expertise: A track record of successful trading ideally in furniture, bathrooms, or homewares, but fashion background also considered if you want to make the move into Home.
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Compliance: An understanding of UK QA and compliance standards.
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Data Literate: The ability to translate data and customer behaviour into a winning category.
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Customer Facing: Passionate about the customer and offering them the best product and journey
Why Join Us?
We’re a business built on action. If you’re tired of red tape and want a role where your decisions actually matter, you’ll fit right in. We offer a competitive package and a career path that rewards momentum and results.
Salary: Up to £45,000 OTE + Significant Career Growth
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Position: Full -time - permanent - 4 days office-based / 1 day home working
