Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Senior Non-Food Buyer to manage a key category and drive product development. This 12-month fixed-term role offers autonomy, creativity, and opportunities to shape your own product range. Ideal candidates will have experience in any homeware sector and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant homeware categories.
• Proven ability to drive NPD and manage product ranges.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Expanding product categories and enhancing current ranges.
• Managing daily range development and conducting sales analysis.
• Sourcing and defining pricing strategies for categories.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Product Development

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and enhance current ranges.
2. Managing daily range development, including sample development and selection.
3. Conducting sales analysis using market and customer insights to inform buying decisions.
4. Sourcing, developing, and growing the product range.
5. Defining pricing and promotional strategies for the category.
6. Achieving commercial targets to maximize revenue and margin.
7. Traveling within the UK and EU for trade shows, competitor shopping, and supplier visits.
8. Collaborating 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 great opportunities! The company welcomes Buyers with experience in any homeware category, such as Home, Textiles, Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, or Craft.

This is a chance to join a non-corporate team with autonomy over your range, the freedom to be creative, and the opportunity to shape your role.