Senior Buying Lead – Design-Led Interiors

I Love My Job Ltd; 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

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.