Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Senior Buyer to manage key non-food product categories in Swindon. The role focuses on driving new product development, managing range expansion, and defining pricing strategies, offering creative freedom and market influence within a non-corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying within homeware categories.
• Ability to analyze market insights and trends.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily range development and product selection.
• Define pricing and promotional strategy.
• Achieve commercial results aligned with category targets.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Trend analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication

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Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC, Swindon, Wiltshire

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Swindon, Wiltshire, 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, driving NPD and creating a compelling product range. This role is initially on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

• Working closely with the Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and improve current ranges.
• Managing daily 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.
• Liaising with the e-commerce team on content and photography.

If you’re interested in a role focused on trend-led NPD, where you can take risks and be 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, creative freedom, and the chance to shape your role within a non-corporate team.