Buyer - Homeware

Michael Page Business Support; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Ecommerce Retailer in Greater Manchester is seeking a Buyer - Homeware to expand their product range. The role involves sourcing new products, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with marketing teams. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Free parking near transport links

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Early finish on your birthday

Access to football tickets

Electric charging points available

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• Experience in buying within homeware, textiles, furniture, or home decor.
• Ability to independently grow a product range.
• Accurate administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new products aligned with consumer trends.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Creativity

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Create commercial ranges tailored to our target consumers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.

Client Details

A growing Ecommerce Retailer in the Greater Manchester area, selling trend-led products for the home and apparel. They are seeking to expand their product range and are looking to add a Buyer - Homeware to their Buying Team, driven by strong trading figures and company investment.

Description

• Identify and source new products aligned with consumer trends and company objectives.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote products.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Comply with industry regulations.
• Manage junior team members.
• Provide feedback and reports to senior management.

Profile

• Experience in buying within homeware, textiles, furniture, or home decor.
• Highly organized with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical with solid commercial awareness.
• Creative and understanding of the supply chain.
• Ability to independently grow a product range.
• Accurate administrative skills and proficient in IT, including Excel.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Free parking near transport links.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Working hours: 8-4 or 9-5 with a 4 o'clock finish on Fridays.
• Early finish on your birthday with a special birthday box.
• Access to football tickets.
• Electric charging points available at the head office.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee discounts on products.