Senior Buyer - Homeware

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading value retailer seeks a Senior Buyer for their Homeware team in Hemel Hempstead. This is an essential role focused on product trading, team leadership, and supplier relationship management. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial skills and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent in Homeware.
• Commercially driven, with a strong understanding of retail dynamics.
• Experience managing teams and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of Homeware product ranges.
• Negotiate costs and build supplier relationships.
• Collaborate on product launches and manage a team.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

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Client:

Zachary Daniels

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hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

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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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