Launched in 2019, Rebecca Udall is a luxury brand designing and curating fine linens and homeware across Bed, Bath, Table and Home Décor. Our collections champion European heritage alongside artisan and heritage craftsmanship – from hand-painted crockery and Murano glassware to hand-stitched bed linens.
Our homeware seeks to elevate the everyday through a layered, European aesthetic, using the finest natural materials and specialist craftsmanship. It’s an exciting time to join the brand as we continue to grow and build out our team for the next stage of growth.
The Role
The Buyer will own designated categories and supplier relationships with responsibility for delivering commercially successful, brand-right ranges across sales, margin and stock.
This is a hands-on role combining strong product instinct with commercial rigour. Working closely with the a variety of stakeholders including the Founder, Merchandising, Product Development/Design, Supply Chain, eCommerce and Marketing, the Buyer will lead range planning, supplier negotiations, trading and critical path delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Range & Commercial Planning
- Own range planning across designated categories, ensuring a balanced, commercially compelling assortment aligned with brand objectives.
- Identify product and range opportunities using sales data, customer insight, competitor activity and market trends.
- Own product commercials including pricing, landed cost, margin, MOQ, lead time and sales potential.
- Work with Merchandising to manage OTB, stock investment and range depth.
- Own sales, margin and stock performance, reacting quickly to trading opportunities and risks.
- Lead weekly trade meetings and use performance data to inform repeat buys, range changes and future development.
Supplier Management & Product Delivery
- Own day-to-day relationships and negotiations with designated suppliers, including cost prices, MOQs, payment terms and lead times.
- Maintain supplier scorecards and reviews, identifying opportunities to improve performance, terms and reduce risk.
- Identify and assess new suppliers where required.
- Own the buying critical path for new ranges and launches.
- Lead the commercial development of range expansions and curated products from concept through to production and launch.
- Take ownership of in-house designed products following design sign-off.
- Lead packaging sourcing and ensure product presentation meets brand, customer and commercial requirements.
Cross-Functional Working
- Work closely with the Founder, Head of Product and Product Development & Design to translate brand vision into commercially successful ranges.
- Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, eCommerce and Marketing to deliver launches and maximise product performance.
- Ensure accurate product, supplier and launch information is communicated clearly across the business.
- Support and develop junior colleagues
About You
- Experience as a Buyer or experienced Junior Buyer, ideally within homeware, interiors, luxury or premium lifestyle.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering sales, margin and stock targets.
- Experience in range planning, pricing, costing and supplier negotiation.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence using sales and stock data to make decisions.
- Highly organised, with experience managing multiple critical paths and launches.
- Strong product instinct and genuine interest in interiors and craftsmanship-led design.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.
- Digitally confident, with an interest in using technology and AI to improve efficiency.
Competitive salary dependent on experience. Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good fit for Rebecca Udall.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
