Job Description

The Interior Buyer is overall responsible for a Purchasing Category portfolio of Non-Commercial Goods (NCG) suppliers and for the formulation and execution of the supplier base. This person is responsible for securing the right supplier base in the category, and overall responsible for quotations and negotiations. The Strategic Buyer is accountable for the supplier performance and commercial relationship as well as for the follow up of related goals and KPIs. This role buys across soft furnishings, hangers and other interior items.

What you will do:

• Responsible for formulating and executing the strategy for the category and supplier portfolio in accordance with the NCG Purchasing category strategy framework
• Posses a solid understanding of the supplier market and product portfolio in the category, and for continually strengthening and building on that knowledge
• Set and deliver on cost savings target for the category
• Ownership for the overall supplier business and commercial relationship
• Accountable for the performance of the suppliers on goals and KPIs. Set long-term corrective and preventative action and improvement plans with the suppliers
• Drive and participate in projects and improvement initiatives
• Actively work with internal and external stakeholders to secure the right constellation of supplier base capability and product specification in order to maximize the overall company and ecosystem value contribution.
• Conduct RFIs, RFQs and commercial supplier negotiations
• Identify, screening, qualify, onboarding and phase out suppliers

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.

What you need to succeed

• Experience in buying for interior products.
• Sees the big picture and always considers multiple perspectives.
• Maintains high awareness of the key stakeholders for the category and their interests, and acts with consideration to this.
• Good understanding of external business relations and strong sense of business ethics and integrity.
• Project planning capability for medium to large scale category initiatives – Define timelines, scope, project structure, etc

Additional Information

This is a full time temporary 12 month contract based at our Head Office in London starting ASAP.

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!