Homeware Buyer (Part-time and Full-time)

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leeds seeks a creative Homeware Buyer for a dynamic role. You will develop product ranges in textiles, décor, and more, lead supplier meetings, and manage negotiations. This position offers the unique blend of a small business environment within a multi-million pound business, with hybrid working and competitive benefits. Both full-time and part-time applicants are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Bonus

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware buying or related fields is a must.
• Ability to lead supplier meetings and manage negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills for trend analysis and competitor research.

Responsibilities

• Develop ranges across textiles, décor, lighting, and furnishings.
• Lead supplier meetings and manage product quality.
• Mentor an assistant and liaise with internal teams.

Skills

Creative thinking

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Trend analysis

Job description

Homeware Buyer (Part-time and Full-time)

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.