Homewares Buyer
Location: Leeds, hybrid
Salary: £38,000
About the Role
A hands-on buying role with full ownership of a distinctive homewares offer across textiles, décor, soft furnishings, lighting and furniture. You'll blend own-brand development with bought-in product to create eclectic, story-led ranges. Creative, fast-paced and ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
Develop commercial, inspiring ranges across multiple home categories.
Lead own-brand product development (textiles preferred) and off-the-shelf sourcing.
Manage global suppliers, negotiating cost, MOQs and delivery.
Own the critical path and place orders in line with forecasts.
Maintain accurate product data and analyse performance.
Collaborate with Creative, Digital, Marketing and Photography teams.
Support wholesale and marketplace presentations.
Lead and develop a Buyers Assistant.
Person Specification
Essential
Minimum 3 years' buying experience in homewares, fashion or related products.
Product development and supplier management experience.
Strong commercial and analytical skills.
Confident negotiator with global sourcing exposure.
Multi-channel retail experience.
Desirable
Wholesale or marketplace experience.
Involvement in creative or digital product content.
Merchandisers with strong homewares knowledge seeking a buying role.
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