Buyer

David Phillips; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture and service specialist in Central London is seeking a Product Coordinator. The role involves curating product lists for various developments, managing supplier relationships, and driving product strategy. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills. The company offers competitive benefits including generous leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Discounted Gym Memberships

Life Assurance Policy

Health Cash Plan

24/7 Access to a GP

Cycle to Work Scheme

SMART Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Volunteer Days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a passion for furniture and homewares.
• Experience in supply chain and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and building innovative product ranges.
• Manage supplier relationships and critical path.
• Collaborate with design and project teams.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Curiosity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

David Phillips is an award-winning, industry-leading furniture and service specialist for property professionals. Based in Central London, we’re a hard-working, close-knit team passionate about delivering design-led furniture solutions across the fast-moving residential and commercial property sectors.

We’re on the lookout for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organised Product Coordinator with a passion for furniture and homewares to join our growing product team. In this role, you’ll be a pivotal team member—working with design and project teams to curate tailored product lists for residential apartments, student accommodations, and large-scale developments. You’ll help shape our product strategy and drive innovation across our furniture offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in sourcing & building a balanced and appropriately innovative range from an optimised supply base to meet the current & anticipated future requirements of the business which includes stocked, bought to order, bespoke, project and temporary substitute lines from manufacturers & distributors in UK, Europe and overseas
• Responsible for building and managing strong relationships with the supplier base to improve our product offering and overall supply chain performance.
• Setting up and maintaining a library of supplier products, options and details, reviewing and communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Critical path management, ensuring key dates are met and that all functions deliver to given deadlines. Create training guides for the Sales Team on new products and key features and benefits.
• Produce product specification sheets outlining product attributes. Support with swatch and sample management. Maintain a central library of supplier products, details, and updates.
• Collect data from relevant trade fairs, suppliers and directional shops to assist in product development and identify additional potential opportunities to drive the business forwards.
• Building cross departmental relationships in a positive and professional manner to ensure sharing of information and strong team partnerships.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally and present confidently to customers and stakeholders

Knowledge & Skills:

• Commercially savvy with a sharp eye for detail
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator with confidence to network and influence at all levels
• Analytical thinker with a curious, proactive mindset
• Curiosity, Initiative & energy to identify opportunities, overcome challenges & deliver success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What will you get

Employee discounts platform, discounted gym memberships, life assurance policy, health cash plan, 24/7 access to a GP, cycle to work scheme, SMART Pension scheme, employee assistance program, 2 paid volunteer days and of course staff discount on David Phillips Furniture.

In addition to the above we offer 33 days annual leave rising with service to 38 days, alongside enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave, paid leave for IVF, Miscarriage and Menopause.

David Phillips is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at David Phillips allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

David Phillips does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. we shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Project Management, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings, Wholesale Furniture and Home Furnishings, and Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

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