<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p data-start="287" data-end="394"><strong>Head of Buying - Home | North West | Salary up to £100k + Car | Value Retail</strong></p><p data-start="396" data-end="685">An established and fast-paced value retailer is looking for a <strong data-start="458" data-end="476">Head of Buying</strong> to lead their Homeware division. This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a trading-focused environment and can shape strategy while keeping close to product, pace, and performance.</p><h3 data-start="687" data-end="716"><strong data-start="691" data-end="716">Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="718" data-end="1316"><li data-start="718" data-end="819"><p data-start="720" data-end="819">Own the Homeware buying strategy, ensuring the right product at the right price for every season.</p></li><li data-start="820" data-end="905"><p data-start="822" data-end="905">Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of Senior Buyers and Assistants.</p></li><li data-start="906" data-end="1011"><p data-start="908" data-end="1011">Build a clear commercial vision in collaboration with Merchandising, Marketing and senior leadership.</p></li><li data-start="1012" data-end="1111"><p data-start="1014" data-end="1111">Forge strong supplier partnerships to drive cost effectiveness, speed to market and innovation.</p></li><li data-start="1112" data-end="1227"><p data-start="1114" data-end="1227">Balance the art of product with the science of trading - reacting quickly to customer demand and retail trends.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1318" data-end="1336"><strong data-start="1322" data-end="1336">About You:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1338" data-end="1778"><li data-start="1338" data-end="1422"><p data-start="1340" data-end="1422">Proven track record as a <strong data-start="1365" data-end="1383">Head of Buying</strong>, or equivalent senior buying leader.</p></li><li data-start="1423" data-end="1528"><p data-start="1425" data-end="1528">Experience working within a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment - ideally value or volume-led.</p></li><li data-start="1529" data-end="1597"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1597">Strong understanding of Homeware and the seasonal trading cycle.</p></li><li data-start="1598" data-end="1696"><p data-start="1600" data-end="1696">Skilled in team development, negotiation, commercial strategy and cross-functional leadership.</p></li><li data-start="1697" data-end="1778"><p data-start="1699" data-end="1778">A natural collaborator who understands the power of product, pace and people.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1780" data-end="1943">This is a great opportunity for a <strong data-start="1813" data-end="1831">Head of Buying</strong> to take full ownership of a key category, drive growth, and be part of a business with ambition and momentum.</p><div><strong>BBBH33572</strong></div></dd>