Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Non-Food Buyer for a key category management role. This position offers the opportunity to innovate and drive new product development with autonomy within a supportive, non-corporate environment. Successful candidates will have experience in various homeware categories.

Qualifications

• Experience in homeware category management.
• Ability to drive innovation and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage category range development and sourcing.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and travel for supplier visits.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies.

Skills

Trend-led NPD

Commercial acumen

Strong negotiation skills

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Senior Non-Food Buyer - Leading Retailer

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

• Work closely with Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to explore new product categories and enhance current ranges.
• Manage day-to-day range development, including sample development and selection.
• Utilize market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions through sales analysis.
• Sourcing, developing, and expanding the product range.
• Define the pricing and promotional strategies 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're seeking a role with a focus on trend-led NPD, and enjoy taking risks and being innovative, this could be a great opportunity. The company welcomes buyers with experience in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles, Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, and Craft.

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