Key Responsibilities
* Sourcing and curating online product assortment is a crucial task for this role.
* Ensuring the brand leads in product innovation, value, and compliance across all categories is essential.
The ideal candidate will play a central role in the ongoing relaunch and growth of our arts and crafts business, working collaboratively with suppliers and multiple internal teams to deliver profitable sales outcomes, compelling range assortments, and world-class product presentation online.
About the Team
This team drives online sales and profitability by selecting the right products, negotiating with key suppliers, and ensuring that our brand continues to stand for creativity, inspiration, and quality. Working closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations, the team ensures that the right arts & craft products are available at the right time, at the right price, across our website and marketplace channels.
You Will Make an Impact:
* Identify, source, and onboard new products and suppliers that align with business objectives and customer demand.
* Negotiate supplier terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure competitive cost structures and healthy margins.
* Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for new product introductions.
* Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, stock availability, and quality compliance.
* Develop and execute category strategies tailored for eCommerce and marketplace platforms, focusing on sales growth and profitability.
* Manage product lifecycle, including SKU rationalization, assortment planning, and promotional strategies.
* Optimise product listings by ensuring accurate descriptions, high-quality images, and SEO driven content to improve visibility and conversions.
* Produce category reports and dashboards for leadership review.
* Provide input into forecasting and inventory planning based on market trends and historical data.
About You
We're looking for a confident and experienced buyer or category manager who has a proven track record in sourcing white label ranges from international manufacturers. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical skillset, financial literacy, and experience working with eCommerce and marketplace platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify.