Homeware Buyer (Full-time and Part-time options)

Fashion & Retail Personnel Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative homeware retail company in Leeds is seeking a Homeware Buyer to develop innovative product ranges across textiles, décor, and furniture. You will lead supplier meetings, negotiate contracts, and analyze trends to identify lucrative opportunities in the market. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including hybrid working options, making it ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic environment. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Bonus

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware buying, particularly with textiles, décor, and furniture.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage suppliers.
• Ability to conduct trend analysis and competitor research.

Responsibilities

• Develop product ranges across various homeware categories.
• Lead supplier meetings and manage negotiations.
• Conduct trend analysis and identify new market opportunities.

Skills

Creativity

Negotiation skills

Trend analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

This is a creative and commercially focused Homeware Buying role working in a non-corporate environment for a very successful business where employees are valued.

Day to day you will develop ranges across textiles, décor, lighting, soft furnishings and furniture; lead supplier meetings, manage negotiations and oversee product quality; conduct trend analysis, competitor research and identify new opportunities; manage the critical path; mentor an assistant; and liaise with internal teams and external business partners.

If you love the idea of being part of a multi million pound business but with the freedom, creativity and agility of a small business, and you have the drive to create your own success, then this might just be the perfect move you have been looking for!

On offer is an extremely competitive benefits package inclusive of hybrid / flexi working, bonus and life assurance. Full-time hours are preferred, but part-time will also be considered.