Buyer (m/f/d)

Suhr

Key information

Publication date:05 January 2026
Workload:100%
Place of work:Suhr

Job summary

Join Pfister, a leading Swiss furniture company, in a dynamic role. Be part of a team that values respect and appreciation for your contributions.

Tasks

Plan and develop innovative sleep furniture assortments with the Category Manager.
Identify market trends and new brands through market observation.
Analyze purchasing KPIs like sales, margins, and inventory depth.

Skills

Commercial education with business training and retail experience required.
Strong analytical skills with a knack for strategic thinking.
Excellent teamwork abilities and negotiation skills are essential.

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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