Senior Buyer - Non-Food FTC

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

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Senior non-food buyer to manage a key product category focused on new product development and innovation. This 12-month fixed-term role offers autonomy in a non-corporate environment and the opportunity to shape your category strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in any homeware category is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Strong collaboration skills with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage range development, including sample selection.
• Conduct sales analysis and inform buying decisions.
• Define pricing and promotional strategies.

Skills

Sales analysis

Product development

Category management

Creative thinking

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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with the Merchandising, Design, and Quality teams to expand into new product categories and improve current ranges.
2. Managing day-to-day range development, including sample development and selection.
3. Conducting sales analysis using market and customer insight data to inform buying decisions.
4. Sourcing, developing, and growing the product range.
5. Defining the pricing and promotional strategy for the category.
6. Achieving commercial results aligned with category 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'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 position offers the chance to join a non-corporate team with true autonomy over your range, the freedom to be creative, and the opportunity to shape your role.