Role: Assistant Buyer
Location: Bournemouth
Reference: HOBYD859707
Closing Date: {Expiry Date}
Assistant 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 the Assistant Buyer you will be supporting the Buyer in the development of your ranges and ensuring products are improved in line with the range review plan. You will be responsible for collating and managing samples, setting up new line information on the database, liaising with suppliers and maintaining accurate cost and retail prices. You will prepare daily and weekly store communication, working quickly and effectively to address and resolve any store or supplier issues. Good organisational skills are essential in the preparation and maintenance of the buying calendar & critical path to keep the buying teams activities on track.
About You
- Previous experience working within a buying department would be an advantage.
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Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office – Excel essential.
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Confident communicator at all levels
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Strong commercial acumen
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Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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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
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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.