Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer - Non-Food to oversee product range development in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers autonomy while driving innovation and managing key categories within a dynamic and non-corporate environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in homeware categories and a passion for trend-led product development.

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware categories such as Furniture, Textiles, Kitchen, etc.
• Ability to manage NPD processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and sales analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day range development and sample selection.
• Define pricing and promotional strategy for product categories.
• Complete UK and EU travel for trade shows and supplier visits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Innovation

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Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

This leading retailer is looking for a Senior non-food buyer to manage a key category in driving NPD and creating a compelling product range, this is initially on a fixed term contract for 12 months

• Working closely with the Merchandising, Design and Quality teams to move into new product categories and improve current ranges.

• Managing the day-to-day range development including sample development and selection

• Completing sales analysis using market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions

• Sourcing, developing and growing the product range

• Defining the pricing and promotional strategy for the category

• Achieve commercial results in line with the category targets, maximising revenue and margin

• Completing UK and EU travel throughout the year for trade shows, comp shopping and supplier visits

• Liaising with e-commerce team and consulting on content and photography

If you’re looking for something chunky to get your teeth into where there’s a strong focus on trend-led NPD, and you like taking risks and being innovative then this would be a great role for you! The company is open to Buyers with experience in any homeware category. Your experience could come from Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Craft.

This is an opportunity to join a non-corporate team you will have true autonomy over your range, the freedom to take risks and be creative, and the opportunity to shape your role.