Buyer Homeware

MCI Concrete; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing online retailer is seeking a Buyer for Home Décor, Kitchen & Bathroom categories. This role offers full autonomy in product development and the opportunity for significant impact on the business, requiring experience in direct retail or online buying.

Benefits

Free parking

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Early finish on your birthday

Access to football tickets

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a Buyer, preferably in homeware.
• Experience working with international suppliers, particularly from China and Pakistan.
• Data-literate and confident in managing categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development across home categories.
• Manage the full buying process including supplier contact.
• Analyse market trends and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Product development

Data literacy

Trend analysis

Supplier negotiation

Job description

Buyer (Homeware including Home Décor, Kitchen & Bathroom)

This growing online/ecommerce retailer is looking for a talented and driven Buyer to join our expanding team, perhaps you’re a Junior Buyer with 2-3 years’ experience, ready for the next step in your career, where can take ownership of the Home Décor, Kitchen, and Bathroom categories within a major growth area of the business.

About the Role

This is a key role in a high-performing department. You’ll take full responsibility for building and developing ranges across multiple home categories, collaborating closely with the Head of Buying, fellow Buyers, Merchandisers, with support from a Buying Admin Assistant. The role offers significant autonomy and the chance to make a real impact on commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development across home décor, kitchen, and bathroom, with a focus on sourcing from China and Pakistan
• Manage the full buying process – from concept, quoting, and supplier catalogues to trend analysis and seasonal sign-off
• Build ranges in line with business strategy and customer trends
• Product development from scratch
• Maintain regular supplier contact to ensure smooth critical paths, pricing agreements, and timely launches
• Attend UK comp shops, analyse market trends, and review supplier innovations
• Represent the category at weekly trade meetings with senior leadership
• Ensuring shipping and launches are dealt with
• Dealing with price negotiations with suppliers
• Collaborate with merchandising and admin teams to support successful product launches

What We’re Looking For

• A Buyer with a strong direct retail or online retailer experience, perhaps you’re a Junior Buyer with 2-3 years’ experience ready for your next move
• Ideally homeware, textiles, furniture, home décor or similar experience
• Proven experience working with international suppliers, particularly in China and Pakistan
• Please note: this role would not suit someone from a fast fashion, clothing or supplier background, this role would suit someone from a retailer background
• Data-literate, trend-savvy, and confident managing your own categories
• Product development experience
• Please note this is an office-based role, not hybrid

What’s on offer:

• Free parking and clos to transport links
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Working hours are 8-4 or 9-5 with a 4 pm finish on a Friday
• Early finish on your birthday, plus a birthday box surprise
• Access to football tickets
• Career progression
• Employee discounts