Buying Manager - Furniture

• £55,000- £65,000 DOE
• Berkshire

We're looking for an experienced Buying Manager to join a successful design-led, contemporary furniture and interiors brand.

You'll have a great eye for spotting a trend and the ability to turn great ideas into commercial successes. Heading up the product team from concept to launch, you’ll work closely with global suppliers and internal teams to design, plan and execute market-leading ranges.

What you'll be doing:

• Owning the product range end-to-end, from initial concept, though to supplier selection and product launch
• Spotting trends before they hit the mainstream, translating them into exclusive, design-led collections
• Planning the range at SKU level, working closely with the Merchandising team and to budget
• Working hand-in-hand with designers and suppliers, growing category margin and profitability
• Reviewing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsible sourcing
• Travelling to trade shows, suppliers and factories across the UK, Europe & the Far East
• Owning the critical path, keeping the production on track to hit agreed key dates
• Working with Merchandising and Supply Chain to balance availability, lead times and stock efficiency
• Leading technical and quality sign-off, making sure produ...