Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer is looking for a Senior Non-Food Buyer for a fixed-term 12-month contract to manage product ranges and drive new product development. This role presents an opportunity for creative input and strategic decision-making in a non-corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware categories such as Textiles, Garden, Kitchen, or Furniture.
• Strong analytical skills using market insight data.
• Ability to work creatively and autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of product ranges for key categories.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies to maximize revenue.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure product success.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Trend Analysis

Product Development

Job description

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Senior Non-Food Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

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

• Work closely with the Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and enhance current ranges.
• Manage day-to-day range development, including sample development and selection.
• Utilize market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions through sales analysis.
• Sourcing, developing, and expanding the product range.
• Define the pricing and promotional strategies for the category.
• Achieve commercial targets, maximizing revenue and margin.
• Travel within the UK and EU for trade shows, competitor shopping, and supplier visits.
• Collaborate with the e-commerce team on content and photography.

If you enjoy working on trend-led NPD, taking risks, and being innovative, this role offers great opportunities. The company welcomes buyers with experience in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, and Craft.

This position offers autonomy over your range, creative freedom, and the chance to shape your role within a non-corporate team.