Senior Buyer – Home Textiles Location: Fully Office-Based (with occasional international travel) We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join one of the UK’s fastest growing online home retailer specialising in homeware products. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the product range growing business, which covers home textiles including cushions, bedding, throws, towels and curtains. Your duties will include: * Product Range Creation: Develop and curate commercial product ranges that meet the needs of our target consumers. * Sales Data Analysis: Review sales data to identify trends, top performers, and underperforming products, taking corrective action as necessary. * Team Leadership: Lead a team of Senior Merchandisers, Junior Buyers, and Buying Assistants to ensure deadlines and departmental goals are met. * Product Development Process: Oversee the full product development process, from sampling (lab dips, strike-offs) to final approvals (red seals, gold seals). * Supplier & Factory Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, primarily in China. Negotiate pricing and terms, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. * Trend and Competitor Analysis: Stay on top of emerging trends in homeware, garden, and furniture, and regularly assess competitors to ensure our offerings remain competitive. * Collaborate with Ecommerce to help support campaigns and ...