Homeware Buyer

Ref: AS5988941

Stockton-on-Tees, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• Homeware Range Development
• Supplier Sourcing
• Trend-Led Buying

About the candidate

An experienced homeware buyer with a strong background in sourcing and developing exclusive collections across accessories, lighting and wider interior categories. They bring a strong eye for design, materials and finishes, alongside a commercial mindset that helps shape ranges customers want to buy both in-store and online.

They have worked across furniture retail, home décor and lifestyle-led environments, partnering closely with suppliers, merchandising, marketing and design teams. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent role where they can bring creativity, structure and strong supplier management to a growing homeware offer.

What makes them great?

• Proven Sales Growth – Played a key role in launching new product lines that helped deliver around a 20% uplift in overall sales within a national home décor environment.
• Faster Routes To Market – Developed sourcing improvements that reduced lead times by around 15%, helping products reach customers more quickly.
• Creative Yet Commercial – Combines a strong passion for interiors with organised, data-led decision-making and a collaborative approach across buying, merchandising, marketing and design teams.

Areas of expertise

• Homeware Buying & Range Development – Skilled in building distinctive collections across accessories, lighting and interiors that complement wider furniture and lifestyle ranges.
• Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation – Confident working directly with manufacturers, managing relationships, assessing quality and negotiating competitive pricing and terms.
• Commercial Analysis & Trend-Led Planning – Uses sales data, market research, seasonal trends and customer feedback to shape commercially strong product decisions.