Homewares Buyer

Job Title:

Homewares Buyer

Company:
Lively Elements, LLC

Location:

Leeds (hybrid) – 2 days WFH

Employment:
Part‑time

Salary: £38k (D.O.E)

Invigorate Recruitment is working with its client in Leeds to recruit a Homewares Buyer. We are looking for a creative, commercially focused Homewares Buyer to develop ranges across textiles, décor, lighting, soft furnishings and furniture. The role blends own‑brand product development with off‑the‑shelf sourcing to create eclectic, colourful, story‑driven, remarkable ranges.

Ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, pace and variety, enjoys cross‑functional collaboration, and is energized by fast‑moving ecommerce.

• Range Development & Product Creation
  • Create exciting, commercially viable homewares ranges across multiple categories.
  • Drive a mix of own‑brand product development (textiles strongly preferred) and bought‑in product selection.
  • Continuously research trends, themes, materials and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
  • Present proposals and range builds to senior leadership for sign‑off.
• Supplier Management & Sourcing
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships globally.
  • Lead supplier meetings, develop product, negotiate cost prices, minimum quantities and delivery dates.
  • Assess quality, sustainability, compliance and ethical considerations across all products.
• Trading, Planning & Critical Path
  • Own the critical path end‑to‑end, ensuring all products launch on time.
  • Place initial orders in line with forecasts and targets.
  • Maintain 100% accuracy in product data, costing and style setup.
  • Analyse performance to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work with Creative, Photography and Design teams to deliver brilliant online and catalogue imagery.
  • Liaise with Digital Trading, Web Merchandising and Marketing to optimise product presentation.
  • Support Direct Mail themes with cohesive storytelling and product selection.
  • Present your range to external partners for wholesale and marketplace opportunities.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, support and develop the Buyers Assistant, nurturing skills and building capability.

• Essential
  • Minimum 3 years experience in buying for homewares, fashion or a related consumer product category.
  • Demonstrable experience in product development and/or working with manufacturers (textiles advantageous).
  • Strong commercial and analytical abilities to optimise trading performance.
  • Confident negotiator with global supplier experience.
  • Experience in multi‑channel retail (ecommerce experience desirable).
  • Competent with standard business systems and buying tools.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level. Function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain. Industry: Retail.