Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Senior Non-Food Buyer on a fixed-term contract to innovate and manage an expanding product range. This role offers autonomy, creative freedom, and opportunities to influence the buying process across a variety of homeware categories.

Qualifications

• Experience in various homeware categories such as textiles and furniture.
• Strong analytical skills to inform buying decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day range development including sample selection.
• Collaborate with merchandising and design teams to broaden product categories.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for the product range.

Skills

Trend analysis

New Product Development (NPD)

Product management

Commercial acumen

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 role is initially on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Responsibilities include:

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

This is an excellent opportunity to join a non-corporate team where you can shape your role and influence your product range.