Buying Manager – Furniture

£55,000 - £65,000; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

I Love My Job Ltd in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Buying Manager to lead the product range from concept to launch, working with global suppliers and internal teams to design and deliver market-leading ranges.

You will spot trends, plan SKU levels with Merchandising, negotiate with suppliers, and mentor your team, ensuring on-time production and cost-efficient, high-quality products across the full category.

Qualifications

• Senior buying experience in a retail/B2B environment.
• Background in textiles, interiors, homewares or furniture.
• Track record of delivering commercial and creative success.
• Strong negotiation skills and trend foresight.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach.
• Thrives in a fast-growing business.
• Collaborative communicator with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Owning product range end-to-end, from initial concept 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 products meet UK safety and compliance standards.
• Digging into sales data to spot opportunities, strengths, and gaps across the range.
• Mentoring and developing your team.

Skills

Buying experience

Textiles / interiors

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Job description

• £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 products meet UK safety and compliance standards


• Digging into sales data to spot opportunities, strengths, and gaps across the range


• Mentoring and developing your team

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated Buying experience at a senior level within a retailer, B2B, or similar environment


• A background within textiles, interiors, homewares or furniture, and a genuine passion for this product area


• A proven track record of delivering commercial and creative success


• Sharp negotiation skills and a nose for what’s coming next in design


• Strong analytical skills, comfortable digging into the detail behind the numbers


• The energy and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing business


• A confident, collaborative communicator who builds great relationships across a business, both internally & externally

Why join:

This is a newly created role, which means you’ll have real influence over how it’s shaped – and the freedom to leave your mark on a growing brand’s product story. If you want to combine creative flair with genuine commercial ownership, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion:

ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.