As a Buying Assistant at DFS, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our product range remains diverse, high-quality, and perfectly suited to our customers' needs. Your strong attention to detail, passion for home interiors, and ability to work collaboratively will help us maintain our reputation for excellence. Whether you’re supporting buyers, coordinating product launches, or working with suppliers, you’ll be an essential part of our team.About DFSDid you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain’s homes? Since 1969, we’ve been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people’s unique styles and tastes. We’ve always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.We’re the UK’s leading sofa retail specialist, but here’s the secret to our success - it’s our people. They’re at the heart of what we do, and together, they’re crafting us towards our ambitious future.What you'll be doingProduct Management: Take full ownership of product setup, ensuring accurate data entry for the Upstairs Home department.Category Ownership: Oversee a small department, managing its development and performance.New Product Development: Maintain the critical path for new products to ensure timely launches.Sample Coordination: Request samples in good time for new product photography.Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stores and digital teams, providing training packs for new product launches.Market Research: Carry out competitor analysis and become an expert in market trends for the Downstairs Home department.Product Support: Assist the business with product queries and support buyers with ad hoc tasks.System Proficiency: Develop a strong understanding of internal systems and recommend improvements.Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.The role is for you if...Are passionate about home interiors, furniture, or the homeware retail sectorConsider yourself to have strong analytical skillsYou have excellent PC skills, particularly in Excel and Google DriveYou are a strong verbal and written communicatorYou can build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.You are resilient, self-motivated, and work well under pressure.You are a critical thinker.If you already have experience in buying that's an advantage but not a necessity!DFS BenefitsAnnual bonus based on business performance.Hybrid working – 3 days in Doncaster, 2 days from home.24 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days.Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.Paid volunteering day to support a cause you care about.Generous staff discounts – 30% off DFS and Sofology products, plus big-brand savings at ASOS, IKEA, and more.Wellbeing perks – including an Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare services, and discounted gym memberships.Pension & savings – Group pension and Sharesave schemes.Life assurance & sick pay for added peace of mind.
