Homewares Buyer

Finnsteve; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Homewares Buyer to lead and develop their home offer. This role involves creating product ranges across textiles, décor, and furniture, alongside managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of buying experience, strong product development skills, and excellent negotiation capabilities. This hybrid role offers opportunities for creativity and growth within an exciting team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years buying experience in homewares, fashion, or similar.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing, textiles preferred.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and present commercially strong product ranges.
• Manage global suppliers and negotiate costs.
• Own the critical path and place orders.

Skills

Buying experience

Product development

Strong commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Multi-channel retail experience

Job description

Leeds Hybrid

Depending on experience.

Homewares Buyer to lead and grow an exciting home offer across textiles, décor, soft furnishings, lighting and furniture.

This is a creative, hands‑on role combining own‑brand product development (textiles strongly preferred) with bought‑in sourcing, building ranges that feel eclectic, colourful and story‑led.

What you’ll do

• Create and present commercially strong ranges
• Manage global suppliers, negotiate cost/MOQ/dates
• Own the critical path and place initial orders to forecast
• Keep product data, costing and setup 100% accurate
• Analyse performance and manage risk
• Work with Creative/Photography/Design plus Digital Trading, Web Merch and Marketing
• Support Direct Mail themes and present ranges to wholesale/marketplace partners
• Lead and develop a Buyers Assistant

What you’ll need

• 3+ years buying experience (homewares, fashion or similar)
• Product development/manufacturer experience (textiles a bonus)
• Strong commercial and analytical skills
• Confident negotiator with global supplier experience
• Multi‑channel retail experience (ecommerce desirable)

Interested? Apply now.

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