Job Description:

Senior Buyer | Home & Furniture Specialist | £50,000 - £65,000 | Hybrid Working | North West England

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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