Assistant Buyer - Homeware (Temporary)
Location
liverpool, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Operations
Posted
June 11, 2026
About the Role
As an Assistant Buyer, you will work closely with the Buyer to help the department achieve sales, stock and margin targets. Your responsibilities include developing the product range, building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers, and supporting the Buyer in strategy implementation.
Strategy
- Provide defined reports that support the creation of strategy.
- Conduct market and trend research for a defined product range and create a strategy proposal.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the Divisional and overall Matalan strategy.
Range Development for Defined Product Range
- Work with the Buyer & Merchandising team to shape the range, ensuring alignment with departmental strategy and KPI’s.
- Interpret trends with the Buyer and Designer, and develop commercial ranges within the agreed strategy framework.
- Pro‑actively bring insight and ideas to suppor...