At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape unique product ranges for Home Living and lead a cross-functional team.
- Company: Join M&S, a leading brand known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 20% discount, competitive holidays, and tailored training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer experiences and brand growth.
- Qualifications: Proven senior-level buying experience and strong technical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
As Senior Buyer for Home Living, you will shape distinctive product ranges aligned to customer needs and brand aims. You will work closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical and global sourcing to translate trends into high-quality products that drive sales, profit and brand growth. You’ll lead a cross-functional team, champion customer insight, and establish a cohesive product strategy across online and stores. This is a strategic, hands-on role at the heart of M&S Home Living, offering impact at scale and a chance to influence the customer journey.
Pay / Benefits
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands
- Competitive holiday allowance with option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to performance
- Strong pension and life assurance
- Tailored induction and training
- M&S Choices portal perks and savings
Responsibilities
- Drive the development and delivery of exciting Home Living product ranges that differentiate the brand and hit commercial targets
- Champion customer-centric decision making by embedding customer segments and needs into the offer
- Partner with Design to translate market trends into a differentiated range with clear online and store strategy
- Utilise historical sales, trend and design insight to manage price, colour, shape and margin for a balanced, commercial range
- Collaborate with Buying, Technical, Design, Merchandising, Marketing and Retail to deliver a cohesive product strategy and consistent brand handwriting
Key requirements
- Strong technical knowledge with a proven track record of developing and trading ranges that exceed sales and profit targets
- Significant senior-level buying experience in retail, ideally with Home Living product knowledge
- Ability to build effective relationships across Design, Merchandising, Technical and global sourcing teams
- In-depth knowledge of cost price negotiation and global sourcing with ability to develop a high-performing supply base
- Demonstrated experience building comprehensive product collections meeting current and future customer needs
Relationship building, Cross-functional collaboration, Customer-centric mindset, Product range development and trading, Trend interpretation and market insight, Cost price negotiation.
Senior Buyer - Home employer: Marks & Spencer
Joining M&S as a Senior Technical Program Manager means becoming part of a vibrant and inclusive team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. With competitive benefits like a generous pension scheme, extensive training programmes, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, M&S fosters a culture of growth and collaboration. Located in a dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
