Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer based in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Buyer for Non-Food items on a fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to manage key product categories, collaborate with design and quality teams, and innovate within the homeware sector. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in market insight and product development, with the autonomy to influence the buying strategy in a creative, non-corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware categories, including Home, Textiles, Garden, and Furniture.
• Ability to make data-driven buying decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage product range development and NPD for a key category.
• Collaborate with various teams to enhance product offerings.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies aligned with targets.

Skills

Category Management

Market Analysis

Trend Analysis

Negotiation

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Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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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, drive NPD, and create a compelling product range. The role is initially on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

• Work closely with 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.
• Use market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions through sales analysis.
• Sourcing, developing, and growing the product range.
• Define the pricing and promotional strategy for the category.
• Achieve commercial results aligned with category 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're seeking a role with a focus on trend-led NPD, where you can take risks, be innovative, and have autonomy over your range, this is a great opportunity. The company welcomes buyers with experience in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, or Craft.

This role offers the chance to join a non-corporate team with true autonomy, creative freedom, and the opportunity to shape your role.