Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; 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 lead product range development, focusing on innovative NPD and market analysis. This fixed-term contract role offers autonomy and collaboration within a dynamic team, perfect for those with experience in various homeware categories.

Qualifications

• Experience in a homeware category is essential.
• Proven track record in product range development and pricing strategies.
• Ability to analyze sales data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily range development and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Conduct sales analysis and inform buying decisions.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for product categories.

Skills

Collaborative

Analytical

Innovative

Job description

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

Responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and enhance existing ranges.
2. Managing daily range development, including sample development and selection.
3. Conducting sales analysis using market and customer insights to inform buying decisions.
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. Working with the e-commerce team on content and photography.

If you're interested in a role with a strong focus on trend-led NPD, where you can take risks and be innovative, this could be a great opportunity. The company welcomes applicants with experience in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, and Craft.

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