Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior non-food buyer to oversee a key product category. This role offers the autonomy to innovate and directly influence product offerings while collaborating with design and merchandising teams. Ideal candidates have experience in diverse homeware categories and a passion for trend-led product development.

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware category, such as Home, Textiles, Garden.
• Ability to drive NPD with innovation and trends.
• Strong collaboration skills with Merchandising and Design teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day range development including sample selection.
• Complete sales analysis to inform buying decisions.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for the product range.

Skills

Market Analysis

Product Development

Sourcing

Trend Analysis

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

This leading retailer is looking for a Senior non-food buyer to manage a key category in driving NPD and creating a compelling product range, this is initially on a fixed term contract for 12 months

• Working closely with the Merchandising, Design and Quality teams to move into new product categories and improve current ranges.

• Managing the day-to-day range development including sample development and selection

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

• Sourcing, developing and growing the product range

• Defining the pricing and promotional strategy for the category

• Achieve commercial results in line with the category targets, maximising revenue and margin

• Completing UK and EU travel throughout the year for trade shows, comp shopping and supplier visits

• Liaising with e-commerce team and consulting on content and photography

If you’re looking for something chunky to get your teeth into where there’s a strong focus on trend-led NPD, and you like taking risks and being innovative then this would be a great role for you! The company is open to Buyers with experience in any homeware category. Your experience could come from Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Craft.

This is an opportunity to join a non-corporate team you will have true autonomy over your range, the freedom to take risks and be creative, and the opportunity to shape your role.