Buyer (m/f/d)

Publication date:04 December 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Suhr

Job summary

Join Pfister, a leader in Swiss home furnishings, and make an impact! Enjoy a collaborative work culture and great benefits.

Tasks

Plan and develop innovative product assortments in sleep furniture.
Monitor market trends and spot new brands for opportunities.
Analyze purchasing KPIs to optimize inventory and sales performance.

Skills

Commercial training with further education in business required.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
Analytical mindset with expertise in KPI evaluation.

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About the job

At pfister, we pursue a vision: We want to bring our products into every Swiss home. For this, we are looking for energetic support. Help us bring the approximately 100,000 products in our range into the homes of our customers. Whether in one of the 18 branches or at the headquarters in Suhr: You can expect a unique environment, working with appealing products, and last but not least, appreciation and respect for your commitment. Around 1,400 people already work at pfister - will you join soon?

Buyer (m/f/d)

Your new tasks

Planning, development, and procurement of innovative, market- and profit-oriented assortments in the area of bedroom furniture in close cooperation with the Category Manager
Market observation and detection of new trends and brands
Analyzing and realizing purchasing-relevant KPIs such as sales, margin, inventory, as well as assortment breadth and depth.
Planning and ensuring attractive product presentation at the POS
Planning offers and participating in marketing measures (brochures, advertisements, events, etc.)
Purchasing activities domestically and abroad (supplier visits, trade fairs, GIGA/XXXL committee)
Close cooperation with internal and external interfaces such as Visual Merchandising, Marketing, branches, E-Commerce, and suppliers
Maintenance and development of supplier relationships to ensure the best quality and to identify opportunities in assortments and promotions early
Close contact with the sales front in German-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Switzerland, and Ticino
Leadership and development of an assistant

What you bring with you

Commercial training with business management further education
Several years of professional experience in purchasing in the Swiss retail/consumer goods market
Flair for trends, innovations, and conceptual assortment design
Strong cooperation skills with negotiation skills and assertiveness
Analytical skills, quick comprehension, strategic thinking, and expertise in determining, evaluating, and interpreting KPIs
Quick comprehension, structured and reliable working style
Strong interconnected thinking
Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel)
Flexibility for travel activities
Leadership experience characterized by team cohesion and transparent communication at eye level as well as sustainable development of employees
Good knowledge of English is a prerequisite
Initiative, healthy assertiveness, and responsibility
Team player with passion and motivation