Buying Assistant

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. There`s over 250 of us at our affectionally named `Bedquarters` in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.

We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.

And together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You`ll even get a guided tour when you join - that`s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.

With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.

So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.

Dreams. Love your job.
We`re looking for a new Buying Administrator to join our buying team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will be accountable for the day to day Buying support and regular administration required to deliver the sourcing strategy. Supporting the Buyers and the wider team on delivery the commercial new product development plan.

Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day...
oCoordination and maintenance of product data, prices, and promotions and in doing so support the Buyer to create high quality and inspirational product ranges.
oAccountable for the product set-up process to ensure accuracy in all Dreams Systems and protect launch dates
oWork closely with Dreams Quality function to always support delivery of high quality ethically sourced product.
oOwn supplier set up acting as a point of contact liaising with third party suppliers on a day-to-day basis.
oProvide analysis and preparatory support to Buying team with supplier management / negotiations to improve Dreams net terms; intake cost price, payment days, rebate, OTIF and returns agreements.
oOrganise product for display purpose at roadshows and conferences events.
This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:
-Experience:
oOutstanding organisational skills
oBuying administration experience, ideally within Retail or graduate level education.
oAbility to work cross functionally.
oStrong financial Acumen
oAbility to understand and interpret market trends.
oProficient in Excel / PowerPoint is preferable

-People-first:
oTreat others with respect
o Be a confident & personable individual
oBe a `go to` member of the team for product queries.
oSupport team with organisational and administrative tasks

-Communicator:
oConfidence to present back to smaller teams.
oConfidence to build relationships across all levels of the business

-Motivated:
oSelf-motivated
oTenacious

In your dream role, you`ll also receive:

- Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
- Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
- Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service.
- Electric Car Scheme - Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions!
- New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- On-site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you`ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we`ve got it all!
- Hybrid working: Whether you`re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!