Role: Buyer
Location: Bournemouth
Reference: HOBUR859654
Closing Date: {Expiry Date}
Buyer - Hobbycraft Head Office, Christchurch BH23 6HG
Competitive Salary + pension contributions, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores, hybrid working policy, dog friendly office and so much more!
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm but we have a flexible approach to start and finish times. Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
About Us
If you love craft as much as we do, then you'll fit in a treat at Hobbycraft. We need positive people with the same passion to evolve our strategy and continue to meet the needs of our customers.
We're Europe's biggest and best art and craft chain with over 100 stores throughout the UK. We're growing fast and our plans for growth over the next few years are nothing short of phenomenal!
About the Role
As a Buyer at Hobbycraft you will have plenty of scope to use your imagination and creativity. You’ll be sourcing and managing existing ranges, as well as researching and developing new ranges that are aligned with our overall corporate strategy and supporting the development of the brand. You will be fully involved with setting retail prices and managing your suppliers, always searching for fresh opportunities for promotions and incentives. You will work cross functionally with particular focus on Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Ops and Supply Chain and will provide support to the Head of Buying on a day-to-day basis as well as coaching and managing your direct reports to ensure delivery on agreed KPI’s.
About You
Our ideal candidate would be an established Buyer, who is able to quickly settle into the role and make their mark.
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Must have proven buying/commercial experience – preferably within the Retail sector.
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Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
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Forecasting and budget management experience
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Stakeholder management with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
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Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
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Strong commercial acumen
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Negotiation knowledge and skills
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Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse data.
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Proactive and resourceful
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Passionate about our product and about putting the customer first.
About our Benefits
- Competitive Salary
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25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
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Hybrid working policy
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33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
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Free Onsite Parking
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Dog Friendly Office
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EV Charging Point
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Free Hot Drinks
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Birthday Day Off
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Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
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Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
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Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
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Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses
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Subsidised gym membership
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Long service awards and gifts
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Continuous training and development
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Colleague Wellness Programme
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A creative working environment
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Colleague Social Events throughout the year
For a full Job Description or more information about this role, please email
We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at and let us know what adjustments you may need.
At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.
Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.