Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Non-Food Buyer to drive product innovation and category expansion. This role offers creative freedom and the chance to shape product ranges across various homeware categories, ensuring commercial success while working within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing non-food categories, preferably in retail.
• Ability to analyze market trends and sales data.
• Strong collaboration skills with design and merchandising teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily range development and sample selection.
• Analyze sales data and inform buying decisions.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for the category.

Skills

Category Management

NPD (New Product Development)

Market Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Non-Food Buyer - Leading Retailer

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

• Work closely with the Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and enhance current ranges.
• Manage daily range development, including sample development and selection.
• Analyze sales data using market and customer insights to inform buying decisions.
• Sourcing, developing, and growing the product range.
• Define the pricing and promotional strategy for the category.
• Achieve commercial 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 enjoy working on trend-led NPD, taking risks, and being innovative, this role offers significant autonomy and creative freedom. The company welcomes buyers from 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, take risks, and be creative.