Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer within furniture, homeware, or interiors
Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
Experience sourcing from overseas suppliers, particularly Asia
Excellent analytical ability and strong Excel skills
Experience managing supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration
Strong understanding of trends within the home and furniture market
Previous team leadership experience preferred
Overview:
We are searching for a Senior Buyer with experience in the furniture and home interiors sector. This role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers across upholstery, dining furniture, and home categories.
The position focuses on working with an established supplier network across the UK, Europe, and the Far East, while continually identifying opportunities to evolve and strengthen the product offering.
The successful candidate will work closely with the buying, merchandising, ecommerce, and creative teams, helping to shape a commercially strong and trend-led home and furniture proposition. This opportunity has arisen due to continued business growth and expansion.
We are looking for a commercially driven and experienced buying professional with a proven background in furniture or homeware retail, strong supplier management expertise, and experience leading teams and building credible internal and external relationships.
Responsibilities:
Identify and source the right furniture and home products for the business
Develop and maintain relationships with UK and international suppliers
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer preferences within the home and interiors market
Negotiate pricing, contracts, MOQs, and lead times
Conduct supplier performance reviews across quality, delivery, and compliance
Visit factories, suppliers, and trade shows when required
Analyse sales and performance data to inform buying decisions
Ensure margin and profitability targets are achieved
Work closely with merchandising, ecommerce, and creative teams
Forecast demand and manage stock levels effectively
Resolve supply chain issues including delays, quality concerns, and shortages
Collaborate with suppliers on product development and new designs
Ensure all products meet relevant UK regulations and compliance standards
Benefits Package:
Company Pension Scheme, including generous life assurance
Private Medical Insurance
VIP discounts at leading retailers
Cashback for a range of healthcare treatments
Free qualified support for mental wellbeing and health
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling support
Generous staff discount across furniture and home products
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year