Assistant Buyer – Household Overview We are working with a hugely successful business who are keen to recruit an Assistant Buyer across their Homeware Buying teamThe Assistant Buyer will build and develop exciting new product ranges and be detail-focused, with excellent commercial awareness, and the ability to build practical experience in sourcing, supplier relations, negotiation, and range planning while working alongside experienced professionals.Assistant Buyer - Homeware responsibilitiesAssist in developing new product ranges for major catalogue launchesSource and manage direct dispatch products, identifying innovative opportunities to meet seasonal targetsAnalyse weekly sales performance and produce reports to support decision-makingOrganise and track product samples, liaising with the photography studioCreate briefs for creative and publication teamsSupport catalogue production and maintain accurate product listingsEnsure all product and merchandising data is up to dateKeep track of competitor activity and emerging market trendsWork collaboratively with Merchandising, E-commerce, and Marketing teamsBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships, including handling pricing discussions and sample coordinationHelp ensure key deadlines are met across launches and catalogue schedulesAdditional InformationThe ideal candidate for the Assistant Buyer will have previous experience in product sourcing and range development and be highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage timelines.This is a hybrid working role and will be in the office Tuesday-Thursday.