Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Buyer for a non-food category on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves driving new product development, managing product ranges, and collaborating with various teams to maximize revenue. The company encourages candidates with experience in multiple homeware sectors to apply, offering autonomy and creative freedom in their role.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-food buying across homeware categories.
• Ability to manage product range and drive new product development.
• Strong analytical skills to inform buying decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily range development and sample selection.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for product categories.
• Collaborate with merchandising, design, and e-commerce teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Insight

Product Development

Trend Analysis

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Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC, Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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 is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and improve current ranges.
2. Managing daily range development, including sample development and selection.
3. Using market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions through sales analysis.
4. Sourcing, developing, and growing the product range.
5. Defining pricing and promotional strategies for the category.
6. Achieving commercial targets to maximize revenue and margin.
7. Traveling within the UK and EU for trade shows, competitor shopping, and supplier visits.
8. Collaborating 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 autonomy over your range, creative freedom, and the chance to shape your role. The company welcomes buyers with experience in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, and Craft.