Lighting & Home: Junior Buyer & Product Developer

Soho House & Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Private health care

Season ticket loan

Training and career development

Staff events

Job summary

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Junior Buyer and Product Developer for Soho Home in London.

The role supports the Buying and Product Development Manager to source and develop Lighting and Home Accessories, driving profitability while managing a small team and coordinating with suppliers globally. You will assist in the critical path, compile competitive analyses, and ensure briefs and samples meet timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with varied suppliers including domestic, EU and Far East
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solver
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Analytical and results oriented

Responsibilities

• Oversee development timelines and ensure key milestones are met
• Coordinate with Buying and Product Development Assistant on admin tasks
• Maintain seasonal development tracker and product lifecycle
• Collaborate with Soho Home Design to ensure briefs meet price and margin targets
• Issue briefs to suppliers with clear specs, price targets and deadlines
• Participate in design and production meetings and provide supplier feedback
• Work with Technical team to ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance
• Lead trade preparation in manager's absence and support senior team during events

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Job description

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Junior Buyer and Product Developer for Soho Home in London.

The role supports the Buying and Product Development Manager to source and develop Lighting and Home Accessories, driving profitability while managing a small team and coordinating with suppliers globally. You will assist in the critical path, compile competitive analyses, and ensure briefs and samples meet timelines and quality standards.