Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee and innovate within a key non-food product category. This role offers the opportunity to manage new product development, work with various teams, and define strategies to enhance product offerings while maximizing revenue. Suitable for candidates with experience in homeware sectors, this position provides the autonomy and creative freedom to shape the buyer's role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a homeware category (e.g., Textiles, Garden, Kitchen).
• Ability to drive NPD and manage product range.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven buying decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage product category and drive new product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product ranges.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for the category.

Skills

Market Insight

NPD (New Product Development)

Sales Analysis

Creative Thinking

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Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC, Preston, Lancashire

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Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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. This is initially a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

• Work closely with Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to explore new product categories and improve existing 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 enjoy working on trend-led NPD, taking risks, and being innovative, this role offers autonomy over your range, creative freedom, and the chance to shape your role. The company welcomes Buyers with experience in any homeware category, such as Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, or Craft.