Job Description
Buyer at Hochanda Global
Home of Crafts, Hobbies and Art, Hochanda is the home of Create and Craft the #1 destination for Craft on TV. This year we are celebrating 20 years of delivering amazing innovative craft products, inspiring generations of customers and building a passionate craft community globally.
Product is the lifeblood of our business and we are looking for an enthusiastic buyer to join our papercraft team to continue supporting our category growth. We believe that craft products are the enabler for us to inspire our craft community with content, bringing us all together to create amazing things.
We’re just getting Started!
· We have over 250 suppliers covering nearly every craft imaginable and we deliver 105 hours of Live Craft TV every week.
· We have a jam-packed event and promotion calendar for 2023 filled with innovative, exclusive and first to market products.
· This year we have a big focus on growing our online community by growing our range of products online and reaching new customers with new ways to deliver our content.
· We are a UK company but have a growing community in the US and plans to expand further with the support of new brands and products.
The Role
· Reporting into our Paper Craft Category Manager you will be working with some of the biggest suppliers in the craft world.
· Varied buying responsibilities, planning and executing product launches for TV, events, promotions and ranges online.
· Own the commercial deliverables of supplier and category budgets, holding regular reviews with suppliers and the team.
· Working closely with departments across the business; TV production, marketing, scheduling and more to ensure TV and content campaigns are supported through all channels.
- Attend trade shows/ supplier visits to unlock new opportunities, identify new trends and engage with the wider craft market.
If you are passionate about a career in buying and would thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment, this is the perfect role for you. We are seeking enthusiastic, intuitive candidates with buying experience, excellent administration skills, strong relationship building skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
Job Type: Full-time, based in Oundle, permanent,
Salary: Starting from £30,000
Why we think Hochanda is great
· No two days are ever the same.
· You’ll work as part of a fun creative team within a genuine supportive environment.
· Option for Flexible Working Hours.
· You’ll have a direct impact on the success and direction of the business.
· Live TV gives you instant satisfaction seeing your products come to life on the big screen.
· We inspire others to be creative and love hearing customers experiences with our amazing products.
· You’re joining the business at an exciting time as we develop ways to deliver inspiring content and products to our customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person