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 youre 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. Youll 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 Were Looking For
A Buyer with a strong direct retail or online retailer experience, perhaps youre 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
Whats 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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