Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer in Stockport seeks a Senior Non-Food Buyer to manage key product categories and drive innovative product development. This 12-month fixed-term contract role offers autonomy and the opportunity to shape your career in a creative, non-corporate environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in various homeware categories, including textiles and furniture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trend-led NPD and the homeware market.
• Ability to develop and manage product ranges autonomously.
• Experience in pricing and promotional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage key product categories and drive new product development.
• Utilize market insights for strategic buying decisions.
• Travel for trade shows and supplier visits.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Market Analysis

Education

Experience in Homeware Product Categories

Job description

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Senior Non-Food Buyer - Leading Retailer

This leading retailer is seeking a Senior Non-Food Buyer to manage a key category, drive NPD, and create a compelling product range. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to explore new product categories and enhance existing ranges.
• Manage daily range development, including sample creation and selection.
• Utilize market and customer insight data for sales analysis and informed buying decisions.
• Sourcing, developing, and expanding the product range.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies for the category.
• Achieve commercial targets to maximize revenue and margin.
• Travel within the UK and EU for trade shows, competitor shopping, and supplier visits.
• Coordinate 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 experienced in any homeware category, including Home, Textiles Seasonal, Garden, Kitchen, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, and Craft.

This role provides autonomy over your range, the freedom to be creative, and the chance to shape your career in a non-corporate environment.