Full job description| Full Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Hybrid working
At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night’s sleep. As a Senior Buyer within our Mattresses & Softs / Beds & Furniture category, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our product range, driving commercial performance and delivering exceptional value and quality for our customers.
Your Purpose
Lead the end-to-end buying and Merchandising process for assigned categories, owning commercial strategy, supplier relationships and range development to ensure a compelling, on-trend and profitable offer that meets customer needs and supports business targets.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Develop and execute category strategies, annual plans and promotional calendars to achieve sales, margin and stock targets.

*Source and manage supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, lead times and service levels to optimise cost, quality and availability.

*Own range architecture and lifecycle decisions including NPD, assortments, pack sizes and SKU rationalisation.

*Work closely with merchandising, product development, marketing and operations to deliver successful product launches and store / online activations.

*Analyse sales, margin and inventory data to make informed buying decisions and drive continuous improvement.

*Ensure compliance with trading policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements across product ranges.

*Mentor and support junior buying team members, sharing commercial best practice and helping build capability.

What You Bring to the Sleepover
Essential:
*Proven buying and merchandising experience within furniture, mattresses, soft furnishings or related retail categories (typically 3–5 years+).

*Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales and margin improvements.

*Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.

*Analytical mindset with confidence using sales, margin and inventory reporting tools to drive decisions.

*Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver cross-functional projects on time.

*Good IT skills, including Excel and ERP/PIM systems.

Desirable:
*Experience of product development and specification within the beds, mattresses or softs sector.

*Knowledge of sustainability standards and initiatives relevant to furniture and soft homewares.

*Understanding of online retail dynamics and marketplace channels.

Here’s What You Get:
*Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off)

*Competitive pension scheme – provided by Legal & General

*Life Assurance and Income Protection

*Medicash – cashback options for health and wellbeing services

*Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance

*Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave

*Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways

*Hybrid working to support work-life balance

(*qualifying periods and terms apply)