Junior Buyer and Product Developer - Lighting and Home Accessories, Soho Home

London, England · UK Support · 3+ years experience · Posted Oct 12, 2026

At a glance

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 Lighting and Home Accessories 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.

Oversee the development critical path with the support of the Buying and Product Development Manager, ensuring key calendar milestones are always met
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
Collaborate closely with the Soho Home Design team to ensure briefs are executed to the highest standard, whilst meeting commercial expectations of price and margin
Issue seasonal briefs for the department to the identified suppliers, ensuring specifications, price targets and key deadlines are clearly communicated
Attend weekly design and production meetings and final sample inspections, recording comments and preparing feedback for suppliers as required
Work closely with the Technical team to ensure products meet the standard for quality, and all legal and safety requirements, for all relevant markets
Drive the commercial analysis of the department in collaboration with the Merchandising team to ensure brand sales opportunities are maximised
Compile competitive analysis reports regularly for the department, scoping UK and US competitors
Attend trade fairs and travel to factories when required

A minimum of 3 years product development and commercial buying experience
An excellent communicator both written and verbally, with strong interpersonal skills
Experience of working with a varied supply base, including domestic, European and Far East suppliers
Organisational skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical and results orientated
Ability to keep calm under pressure, always retaining a friendly and positive can-do attitude