Home Category Buyer

About the role

The Buyer will be an integral part of the Commercial team in the Home category. They will be responsible for sourcing goods and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets while managing the complete procurement and purchase order process.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services meeting cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Act as the interface between suppliers and internal departments for buying processes and new projects.
• Monitor and advise on issues that present risk or opportunity to the organization.
• Identify customer preferences, track market trends, competitor strategies and supplier capabilities.
• Provide cost analysis, review cost‑reduction activities and support budgeting.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms, and seek savings using best‑practice tools.
• Manage the entire purchase order process to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Build, maintain and manage strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies during negotiations and PO releases.
• Visit markets to research products, study trends and expand the supplier base.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong business sense.
• Analytical and numerically astute with proven problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective time management, prioritisation and target achievement.
• Commercial and financial awareness of impacts on order fulfilment and profitability.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency or stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.