Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in Portsmouth seeks a Senior non-food buyer for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing a key product category, collaborating with multiple teams to enhance ranges and driving new product development. Ideal for innovative buyers with experience in homeware sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in any homeware category such as Home, Textiles, or Kitchen.
• Expertise in managing product ranges and developing market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day range development, including sample and selection.
• Complete sales analysis using market and customer insights.
• Sourcing and growing the product range while defining pricing strategies.

Skills

Trend-led NPD

Market analysis

Product development

Sales analysis

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portsmouth, hampshire, 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 enter 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.

• Achieving commercial results aligned with category targets, maximizing revenue and margin.

• Traveling within the UK and EU for trade shows, competitor shopping, and supplier visits.

• Collaborating 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 and be innovative, this could be ideal. 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 opportunity to shape your position within a non-corporate environment.