Your new role

At Sofology, sofas are SO our thing - but so are our people! In fact, people are our greatest asset and that’s why we are completely committed to our ED&I strategy, So For All. We are working passionately with all of our colleagues across the business to learn, understand and be completely enthralled into continuing to make Sofology an equal, diverse and inclusive place to work.

We encourage each and every one of our Sofologists to be who they are in a role they feel at home in and we actively prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

It’s important to us to make sure that we don’t just look for new talent to ‘fit in’ with our culture, but instead, we look for incredible talented colleagues to ‘add’ to our wonderful culture.

We are here to support you every step of the way, if you require assistance with your application due to a disability, you can call or email your Inclusive Recruitment Advisor to assist you on 01942 296484, or [email protected].

'You'

The Buying Assistant will play a key role in assisting the Senior Buyer and Merchandise Manager in the sourcing and development of our dynamic product range. You will
be able to use your passion for furniture to develop a keen and commercial eye for product. You will build strong relationships with supplier and internal key
stakeholders.

A day in the life of...

• Liaise with suppliers on a day to day basis, ensuring excellent communication and follow through
• Monitor the product cycle with regards to the development, confirmation of samples, administration and product launch
• Perform market analysis and competitor shop to ensure we have the best range in the market
• Identify emerging trends and work with suppliers to ensure we are first in market with the range
• Work closely with the online, content, 3D, marketing and social media teams
• Suggest and implement process improvements and sharing best practice across the business for continuous improvement

In an ideal world...

• Great attention to detail is an absolute must
• At least 3 years' experience of working within a multiple retailer in the furniture industry (preferred)
• Passion about product would be an advantage
• Methodical and analytical mindset
• Strong Microsoft skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task and deliver to very strict deadlines
• Positive attitude with a great willingness to learn
• A self-starter who is creative and innovative at problem-solving skills
• Professional, bright and focused
• Enjoy working in a really fast paced environment where no 2 days are the same
• You will have a strong grip of retail process

Pay and Perks

• A great basic salary & a very generous team bonus
• Professional Qualifications Learning & Development
• Next generation programme 30% discount across the group & 15% for friends & family
• High street Discounts with 100’s of great brands
• Contributory Healthcare Pension 
• Your Lawyer
• Employee Assistance Programme for all colleagues & your household
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Moments that Matter paid days off

A little about Sofology

Founded over 30 years ago, we're true sofa specialists. So much more than just a piece of furniture, we know that a sofa is the one thing that truly turns our customer's houses into homes.There's a lot at stake when it comes to guiding our customers to make the right choice for them - that's why our customer journey is unique in the sofa market. That means no ‘ends next Sunday sales.

We think choosing a new role and choosing a new sofa have a lot in common. Your old one feels comfy, you're used to it, and you know exactly where you fit. But a new job - or a new sofa - holds so much potential. Pick the right one and you'll never look back. You want to feel comfortable, but with enough going on to keep you right on the edge of your seat. Our team is always growing, and we're constantly shuffling up on the sofa to make room for the newest member of the Sofology family.

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