Head of Buying

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Buying for a premium homewear brand in Manchester. This remote role requires a strong background in buying, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to lead product strategy. You will be instrumental in managing the full buying process for the brand, ensuring alignment with business goals while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a buying role within the homeware or retail sector.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full buying process across multiple categories.
• Develop and execute product strategy for innovative assortments.
• Ensure product delivery aligns with brand and business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Product selection

Leadership

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...