Senior Buyer - Homeware

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

Job summary

A leading value retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Homeware team in Crawley. This pivotal role involves product trading, collaboration with merchandising and marketing, and team leadership to drive seasonal product ranges that excel in style and performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience ideally within Homeware.
• Confidence in trading products within retail.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for Homeware ranges aligned with market strategies.
• Build supplier relationships and negotiate costs.
• Manage a small team ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Commercially driven

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Product lifecycle management

Collaboration

Education

Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Buyer - Homeware, crawley, west sussex

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Client:

Zachary Daniels

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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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