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Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ethical Buying Team as a Retail Construction - Materials Buyer, sourcing top quality materials that align with our ethics, delivering the creative vision set by our Design teams while carefully controlling costs. You will work collaboratively with your UK counterpart and the Shop Space and Planning team (Store Design and Construction).

Reporting to the Ethical Buying Manager, your core responsibilities will include:

• Full assessment of existing suppliers, construction materials, and sundries.
• Working with Design, R&D, UK SSP (Shop & Space Planner) buyer, and external suppliers to develop localized design solutions and innovative new options for consideration.
• Creating timelines for new launches with suppliers, Shop Design & Construction teams, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication of changes.
• Developing and sourcing new items that meet Lush’s quality standards and ethical values, advising stakeholders on the best options.
• Researching and analyzing new materials to reduce or eliminate waste and pollution during design, construction, operation, and end of life.
• Advising internal teams (North America and global partner markets) on appropriate local solutions related to environmental impact and industry cost.
• Finding local suppliers for approved specification materials or suitable alternatives that match environmental and financial requirements.
• Ensuring new suppliers comply with all applicable Lush’s Ethical policies.
• Negotiating prices and lead times for all materials under the Buyer’s remit, compiling pricing and procurement processes, and setting items up on the internal system as required.
• Developing and supporting a local internal testing and sign-off process for new materials to ensure all options are fit for purpose.
• Clear communication with other global Buyers within Lush.
• Working closely with the Design team and construction project managers on material specifications, prices, and supplier information.
• Visiting suppliers, compiling trip reports, and attending trade shows to build contacts, enhance materials archive, and inspire teams.
• Building and maintaining a supplier database, identifying new potential suppliers and understanding their capacities and ethics.
• Supporting the sourcing of other materials as required, such as retail & spa sundries.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the North American Retail Fit Out and Construction industry, with US experience preferred.
• Demonstrable negotiation skills that showcase the ability to reduce costs.
• Organized, solution-focused, and collaborative team player.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinker with strong determination, curiosity, and great problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to react quickly and build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Comfortable presenting findings to the team and the wider business, providing context and rationale for recommendations.
• Ability to work well as part of a team while being confident to work independently.
• Strong ability to research your portfolio of materials dynamically and proactively, identifying innovative new options and taking ownership of delivering projects in a timely and successful manner.
• True passion for ethical Buying coupled with a real understanding of our company ethics.
• Occasional travel to NA stores & offices is required.

Requirements

• Full-time Permanent role.
• Open to candidates located within the United States only.
• Remote role, with occasional travel required (3-4 trips per year) around North America, potentially globally based on business needs. Valid passport required.

Benefits

• This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's location.
• Base Salary Range: $72,000 — $88,000 USD.