Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK seeks a Senior Non-Food Buyer to manage key product categories. This fixed-term role offers autonomy and a chance to innovate in a creative environment, appealing to professionals experienced in homeware. Responsibilities include range development and strategic pricing.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying for homeware categories such as Textiles, Furniture, or Kitchen.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and inform buying decisions.
• Proven track record in developing product ranges and growing revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the product range, including sourcing and selection.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for the category.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment on product offerings.

Skills

Trend analysis

Sales analysis

Product development

Negotiation

Job description

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This leading retailer is looking for a Senior Non-Food Buyer to manage a key category, driving NPD and creating a compelling product range. This role is initially on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

• Working closely with the Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and enhance existing ranges.

• Managing daily range development, including sample development and selection.

• Conducting sales analysis using market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions.

• Sourcing, developing, and growing the product range.

• Defining the pricing and promotional strategies for the category.

• Achieving commercial results aligned with category targets to maximize revenue and margin.

• Traveling within the UK and EU throughout the year for trade shows, competitor shopping, and supplier visits.

• Collaborating with the e-commerce team on content and photography.

If you’re seeking a role that offers a focus on trend-led NPD, where you can take risks and innovate, this could be a great opportunity. The company welcomes Buyers with experience in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles, Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, or Craft.

This role offers autonomy over your range, the freedom to be creative, and the chance to shape your career in a non-corporate environment.