Senior Buyer - Homeware

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading value retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive product trading in their Homeware team. The role involves planning and delivering product ranges, building supplier relationships, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in retail, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Buyer role, ideally in Homeware.
• Commercially driven with a fast-paced retail background.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of Homeware ranges.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate costs.
• Collaborate on product launches and manage a team.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Product trading

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Senior Buyer - Homewares | North West | Value Retail | Salary up to £70k

A leading value retailer is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Homeware team. This is a key role for someone who thrives on product trading, collaborating closely with Merchandising and Marketing to create seasonal ranges that deliver on style, value and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of Homeware ranges, aligned with trading and marketing calendars.

• Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate costs and attend buying/trade trips as needed.

• Present ranges to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.

• Collaborate with Merchandising and Marketing on product launches and promotional activity.

• Manage and develop a small team, ensuring smooth delivery through the critical path.
  

About You:

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent, ideally within Homeware.

• Commercially driven, confident trading product in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Strong team leadership and supplier negotiation skills.

• Comfortable with seasonality and working across the full product lifecycle.

• A Senior Buyer who enjoys collaboration, pace, and making things happen.

To be considered for the position of Senior Buyer, apply today!

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