Senior Buyer, Furniture & Garden

Victorian Plumbing; Farington Moss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A home furnishing company is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to shape their product offerings in furniture and homewares. This role demands an individual with a passion for home décor, a track record of successful supplier management, and the ability to drive product and pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience from the furniture and homeware industry, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position is office-based full-time with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a senior buying role within the furniture and homeware industry.
• Experience in eCommerce and international supplier management (e.g., Far East) is desirable.
• Understanding of current trends and consumer preferences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan the product range for commercial success.
• Identify and source new product lines globally.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Develop and implement effective pricing strategies.
• Implement inventory management strategies to optimise stock levels.
• Monitor and analyse buying KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior buying experience

eCommerce expertise

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Senior Buyer, Furniture & Garden

Ready to shape the look of stylish homes across the nation?

Do you have a passion for all things homewares and furniture? Can you spot a trend before it hits and build a product range that customers love? MFI, the exciting online-only brand within the Victorian Plumbing family, is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Buyer to join our team. This is your chance to use your extensive industry knowledge to define our product offerings, drive profitability, and significantly impact customer satisfaction.

About MFI

Part of the Victorian Plumbing Group, MFI is an exclusively online destination curating stylish and practical pieces for every room. We empower our customers to create beautiful spaces, and we need your expertise to ensure our range is compelling, high-quality, and market-leading.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As our Senior Buyer, you're the driving force behind our product selection and buying strategy. You will leverage your deep experience, ideally within eCommerce and international sourcing (especially the Far East), to deliver exceptional results.

• Product Visionary: Strategically manage and plan the product range to ensure a balanced, commercially successful mix that anticipates and meets customer demand.
• Global Sourcing Expert: Identify and source new product lines and suppliers globally, ensuring every piece meets our high-quality standards and design brief.
• Relationship Builder: Cultivate and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships, managing contracts and performing effective negotiation to secure favourable terms.
• Profit Driver: Develop and implement effective pricing strategies to maximise profitability while maintaining our value proposition.
• Operational Excellence: Implement sophisticated inventory management strategies in collaboration with the team to optimise stock levels, minimise costs, and ensure efficient capital use.
• Performance Analyst: Monitor and analyse buying KPIs, using data to drive continuous improvement and make informed, data-driven decisions.

Who You Are & What You'll Bring

• Essential Experience: Demonstrated success in a senior buying role within the furniture and homeware industry. Experience in eCommerce and international supplier management (e.g., Far East) is highly desirable.
• True Passion: A genuine, demonstrable passion for homewares and furniture products and a deep understanding of current trends and consumer preferences.
• Negotiation Power: A proven track record of strong negotiation, supplier management, and complex issue resolution.
• Analytical Mindset: Highly proficient in data analysis, able to identify trends, forecast demand, and make confident decisions on product selection and pricing.
• Driven & Organised: A highly motivated, results-oriented individual with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ready to elevate the MFI brand and bring beautiful furniture and homewares to life? Apply today!

Location: Leyland, Lancashire (With Occasional Travel to our Other Site in Skelmersdale)

Hours: 40 Full Time Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 (Office Based – We have Costa Coffee)

At VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, We're committed to creating a fair and enriching workplace environment that fosters respect and celebrates our differences. This means we don't discriminate based on factors like sex, religion, political beliefs, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender reassignment, or whether you're expecting a child or have recently given birth.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any adjustments to participate in the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know at your earliest convenience.

VictorianPlumbing.co.uk is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants currently.