Buying and Product Manager

Contemporary Furniture & Homewares £55,000- £60,000 DOE Reading area, Berkshire Hybrid Love beautiful furniture, and want the power to decide what actually makes it onto the shelf? We're looking for an experienced Buying & Product Manager to take the reins and turn great ideas into commercial successes. We're working with a growing, design-led furniture and homewares brand with big ambitions and a reputation for contemporary style.

You'll lead the product team from concept to launch - spotting trends, selecting suppliers, and shaping ranges that are as commercially savvy as they are beautiful. It's a rare blend of creative and commercial: one day you're chasing the next big design direction, the next you're deep in the numbers making sure every product hits its margin. What you'll be doing:
Owning the product range end-to-end, from initial concept, though 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 What you'll bring:
Demonstrated Buying experience at a senior level within a retailer, B2B, or similar environment A background within textiles, interiors, homewares or furniture, and a genuine passion for this product area A proven track record of delivering commercial and creative success Sharp negotiation skills and a nose for what's coming next in design Strong analytical skills, comfortable digging into the detail behind the numbers The energy and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing business A confident, collaborative communicator who builds great relationships across a business, both internally & externally

Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as Net Suite is a bonus, but not essential Why join:
This is a newly created role, which means you'll have real influence over how it's shaped - and the freedom to leave your mark on a growing brand's product story. If you want to combine creative flair with genuine commercial ownership, we'd love to hear from you. Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.