Job Description

As the Store Interior Tactical Buyer, you are responsible for the running performance of a portfolio of Non-Commercial Goods (NCG). Partnering with our strategic buyers to enable the running operations and driving improvements by setting up relevant supply control parameters and master data, acting on escalated operational issues and coordinating reuse products

What you will do:

• Set up, monitor and adjust supply forecasts to shape demand.
• Analyse key figures and conduct product phase in and out.
• Conduct RFI’s, RFQ’s within the strategic guidelines of the strategic buyer.
• Set up corresponding contracts in NCG (Non-Commercial Goods) ordering systems
• Coordinate reuse interior components securing quality and delivery on time.
• Resolve escalated operational issues (e.g. supply, payment, disputes)
• Oversee delivery time plans and project lead times.
• Collaborate closely with strategic buyers, NCG Coordinators and group purchasing teams to follow up on supplier performance goals and KPI’s
• Maintain professional relationships with Global Teams to secure best quality, price, and service
• Provide input and feedback for stakeholders and drive products to optimise price and quality.
• Drive and participate in project and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and new compliance initiatives aligning with group
• Discover and act upon potential cost savings and value improvements, through fact-based analysis

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:

• Experience within a buying role, ideally with experience buying store interior goods
• Comfortable analysing complex and extensive data sets (e.g. Excel) to support business decisions.
• Ability to see the big picture and understand long term plans and link to medium- term perspective.
• Good understanding of external business relations and strong sense of business ethics and integrity

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Annual health checks
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust  
• Private health & dental care

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

In this role you will be able to take advantage of a hybrid working arrangement. You will have the flexibility to work both remotely and, from the office. While remote working is an integral part of our part of our offer, approx. 3 days per week office presence will be required to foster strong collaborations and team work.

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!