Buyer (Homeware including Home Décor, Kitchen & Bathroom)
This growing online/ecommerce retailer is looking for a talented and driven Buyer to join our expanding team, perhaps you’re a Junior Buyer with 2-3 years’ experience, ready for the next step in your career, where can take ownership of the Home Décor, Kitchen, and Bathroom categories within a major growth area of the business.
About the Role
This is a key role in a high-performing department. You’ll take full responsibility for building and developing ranges across multiple home categories, collaborating closely with the Head of Buying, fellow Buyers, Merchandisers, with support from a Buying Admin Assistant. The role offers significant autonomy and the chance to make a real impact on commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead product development across home décor, kitchen, and bathroom, with a focus on sourcing from China and Pakistan
* Manage the full buying process – from concept, quoting, and supplier catalogues to trend analysis and seasonal sign-off
* Build ranges in line with business strategy and customer trends
* Product development from scratch
* Maintain regular supplier contact to ensure smooth critical paths, pricing agreements, and timely launches
* Attend UK comp shops, analyse market trends, and review supplier innovations
* Represent the category at weekly trade meetings with senior leadership
* Ensuring shipping and launches are dealt with
* Dealing with price negotiations with suppliers
* Collaborate with merchandising and admin teams to support successful product launches
What We’re Looking For
* A Buyer with a strong direct retail or online retailer experience, perhaps you’re a Junior Buyer with 2-3 years’ experience ready for your next move
* Ideally homeware, textiles, furniture, home décor or similar experience
* Proven experience working with international suppliers, particularly in China and Pakistan
* Please note: this role would not suit someone from a fast fashion, clothing or supplier background, this role would suit someone from a retailer background
* Data-literate, trend-savvy, and confident managing your own categories
* Product development experience
* Please note this is an office-based role, not hybrid
What’s on offer:
* Free parking and clos to transport links
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Working hours are 8-4 or 9-5 with a 4 pm finish on a Friday
* Early finish on your birthday, plus a birthday box surprise
* Access to football tickets
* Career progression
* Employee discounts
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