Senior Buyer - Homeware

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

Job summary

A leading value retailer seeks a Senior Buyer for their Homewares team. The role involves leading product ranges, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with marketing teams to ensure product success. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in fast-paced retail environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent, ideally within Homeware.
• Comfortable with seasonality and working across the full product lifecycle.
• Confident trading product in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Homeware ranges aligned with trading calendars.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate costs.
• Manage and develop a small team to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

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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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