Lead Buyer - Housewares

As Lead Buyer - Housewares, this is a key role in an important division for our business, blending hands-on category buying with people leadership (circa 2 - 3 direct reports). You’ll drive the Housewares buying strategy, delivering compelling, trend-led ranges that meet the needs of our customer base, while developing talent and capability within your team. 

Bring together commercial acumen, customer insight, and data-driven decision-making to drive trend, influence product selection, pricing, and supplier partnerships, ensuring we consistently deliver quality and value at the right price. 

• Range Development: Lead buying for Housewares (Kitchen & Dining, Home Décor, and Laundry categories), curating range and collections that are driving trend, seasonal demands, meeting customers wants and financial targets. 
• Category Strategy: Shape and execute the buying strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and customer expectations. 
• Trading & Commercial Performance: Maximise sales, margin, and stock efficiencies by responding to market trends and trading conditions with agility. 
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms, and securing the best product offerings. 
• Customer & Market Insights: Use data, trend analysis, and customer feedback to inform buying decisions and stay ahead of competitors. 
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and innovation. 
• Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing: Work towards responsible and sustainable sourcing strategies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and business sustainability goals.