Head of Buying

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homeware company is seeking a Head of Buying to manage the full buying lifecycle across multiple categories. This remote role requires candidates to be based in the UK. The successful candidate will lead product strategy, curate assortments, and negotiate with suppliers to align product offerings with brand goals. Experience in managing buying processes and a strong understanding of market trends are essential. Occasional in-person meetings will be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing the buying lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of product strategy and market trends.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end buying process for multiple categories.
• Develop commercial, design-led assortments balancing style and profitability.
• Ensure smooth execution of product deliveries aligned with business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Product selection

Project management

Market analysis

Job description

Head of Buying | Premium | Homewear | Circa £80,000 | Remote (UK Based) | 6 - 9 Month FTC

This is a UK-based remote role. While the position offers full-time home working, applicants must be permanently based in the UK and have the right to work here. There will be occasional in-person meetings at our HQ or London showroom a few times a year, so proximity and flexibility for UK travel is essential.

Overview

This is a fast-growing, design-led furniture business turning heads in the UK homeware scene. With revenue already topping £35 million, their next chapter is all about innovation, agility, and pushing boundaries.

If you love stylish, contemporary design and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture this is your moment.

Their ranges are designed to inspire, connect, and deliver, and as they grow, they're committed to maintaining the premium quality and thoughtful storytelling their customers love.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Full Buying Process : Manage the end-to-end buying lifecycle across multiple categories, curating assortments, selecting products, negotiating, and overseeing delivery to ensure smooth execution and alignment with brand and business goals.

Execute Product Strategy : Play a central role in developing commercial, design-led assortments that balance style, price, and profitability across entry to premium price points. Build ranges that make sense holistically - products that "t...