Junior Buyer and Product Developer - Outdoor, Soho Home

The Role…

Reporting to the Buying and Product Development Manager, the Junior Buyer and Product Developer will play an integral supporting role in the sourcing and product development strategy for Soho Home’s Outdoor Furniture category, bringing bespoke products to the retail marketplace.

As the Junior Buyer and Product Developer you will support the team to optimize the performance of the buying and product development functions, to execute design briefs to a high standard whilst maximizing profitability. You will support in the management of a Buying and Product Development Assistant to ensure all administrative and operational duties are delivered on time and with the upmost accuracy.

Main Duties…

• Oversee the development critical path with the support of the Buying and Product Development Manager, ensuring key calendar milestones are always met
• With the support of a Buying and Product Development Assistant, manage all administrative tasks along the critical path and product lifecycle, from brief to first production and commercial trading
• Update and maintain the seasonal development tracker, ensuring all key dates along the development calendar are input
• Where necessary, manage a Buying and Product Development Assistant, setting a good example at all times<