Senior Buyer - Homeware

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading value retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Homeware team. The role involves planning, trading, and launching seasonal product ranges while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in retail buying, strong negotiation skills, and effective team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent in Homeware.
• Confident trading products in retail environments.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of Homeware ranges.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate costs.
• Manage and develop a small team.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

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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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