Buyer - Harding : Job Details

Are you a Buyer with broad product experience, looking to join an organisation with ambitious growth plans?  Do you have a natural ability to understand a variety of demographics and which products they value most? 

About the role: 

As part of our Lifestyle Buying team, you’ll be responsible for putting together appealing ranges of Destination & Giftware products, aimed at a varied range of demographics. You’ll create & manage the category through product development, assortment planning and branded selection, whilst maintaining positive relationships with vendors through terms and pricing negotiations.  This is an exciting time to join Harding+ as we experience continued growth, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to ‘make every cruise better’. As part of our Buying team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our guests’ experience. 

Based in Avonmouth on a hybrid working basis – 3 days in office per week 

Compensation – competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, 4 x life assurance, healthcare, 25 days leave annually (including Christmas shutdown) 

What you will be doing: 

• Source new suppliers, directly or indirectly, ensuring suitable terms are agreed 
• Manage and maintain positive vendor relationships, evaluating performance and negotiating cost prices and trading terms 
• Create and build commercial ranges, based on insightful data analysis and trend forecasting 
• Collaborate closely with the Merchandising team to build and trade a commercial range, in line with business KPIs 
• Work alongside the Marketing team to recommend brand portfolios, share merchandising layout plans and support with development of brand display material and fixtures requirements 
• Manage multiple projects and critical paths, ensuring new product launches are delivered on time 
• Collaborate with our cruise line partners and visit ships to understand guest needs, profiles and preferences, and present category product strategy regularly throughout the year 
• Manage a Buying Assistant, driving performance and personal development 

About you: 

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Buyer in a retail environment 
• Broad product knowledge across multiple categories including giftware would be highly desirable 
• Passion for developing commercial ranges 
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in managing vendor relationships, utilising your strong negotiation skills 
• Structured planning and organisation skills 
• Adaptable attitude towards change, opportunities, and project management as designated from time to time 
• Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK 

Key Attributes – trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilience 

About us: 

Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to ‘make every cruise better’.? We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023. 

Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer.  We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, making recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.  We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.  Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+. 

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