Senior Buyer - Home FTC

Team
Fashion, Home & Beauty
Store
London Support Office
Location
London, Greater London
Position type
Full Time
Contract type
Temporary
Contract end date
Contract end date: 01/01/2028
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date:
18th November 2026
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How We Hire

Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.

About the role

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.

To stay close to our customers and colleagues, our support teams are in the office for at least three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

Summary
From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

An exciting 12-month Fixed Term opportunity has arisen in our Home department leading a team ranging from Junior Buyer to BAA. We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer who loves product, has experience working in a fast-paced trading business and has a strong understanding of the Homeware market.
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What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include

  • Put the needs of M&S’ home customer, segments and demographics at the heart of the product offer. Work with Design to interpret market trends and develop distinctive, customer-focused ranges, leading a digital mind-set and clear online product strategy.
  • Analyse historical sales, trends and design direction to manage the product mix. Lead a trading culture at all levels, identifying opportunities and pursuing new products, while working with Merchandising to identify and address underperformance early.
  • Work closely with other buyers and Technical, Design, Merchandising, Marketing and channel teams, including International, to review, influence and deliver a cohesive global product strategy and ranges throughout the buying process.
  • Collaborate with global Sourcing Offices to develop appropriate supply routes, providing clear leadership and direction to both the buying team and Sourcing Offices.
  • Identify and develop talent within the team, benchmarking across the peer group and promoting opportunities for people to move within the business.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

  • Experience at Senior Buyer level in a fast-paced trading retailer, with extensive own-buy experience in home or a similar product area and a strong passion for Home trends and style.
  • Technical knowledge and a proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial ranges that exceed sales and profit targets, alongside an understanding of brand strategy and the ability to deliver it.
  • In-depth knowledge of cost price negotiations and global sourcing, with a strong understanding of materials and the material supply base.
  • A good understanding of the global retail marketplace and the ability to identify relevant product trends, with a digital and global mind-set that supports the growth of international and online business.
  • A highly organised approach, with commitment to completing tasks and managing ambiguity through clear team guidance and planning. Able to lead, coach and manage people to support development and success, and proactively take on Buying Lead responsibilities when required.

What’s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

  • 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
  • Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
  • Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
  • Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
  • Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
  • Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
  • Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
  • 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
  • One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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Adam Junior Merchandiser
Kadeem Assistant Merchandiser

Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.

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I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.

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Benefits

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Colleague Networks

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Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

How to Apply

Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process. This can change depending on the role you’ve applied to. If you need any reasonable adjustments made at any stage, let us know and we can help.

Send us your application

Fill in our short application form and hit submit.

Online assessment

We’ll invite you to take part in an online assessment. This could be before or after your interview.

Interview

We'll invite you to join us for an interview. This could be remote or in person. Here, we'll ask you some role based technical questions and examine the behaviours we're looking for. 

Decision

After we’ve decided, we’ll be in touch. If you’ve been successful, we’ll officially invite you to join the team and let you know the next steps.

Senior Buyer - Home FTC

Team
Fashion, Home & Beauty
Store
London Support Office
Location
London, Greater London
Position type
Full Time
Contract type
Temporary
Contract end date
Contract end date: 01/01/2028
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date: 18th November 2026
Reference: 139375