Buyer Procurement Manager - Luxury Furniture & Design Studio
Procurement | Bespoke Design & Manufacturing | British Craftsmanship | Specialist Materials | Luxury Brand Operations
Exceptional pieces begin with inspired design. Bringing them to life takes exceptional people.
At David Harber , we create internationally renowned sculptures, sundials and water features for some of the world’s most prestigious private, commercial and public spaces.
Behind every piece is a carefully coordinated blend of creative talent, skilled craftsmanship, specialist materials and trusted partners.
As our Buyer Procurement Manager , you’ll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished pieces, ready to take their place in extraordinary settings.
You’ll take ownership of procurement, supplier relationships, materials and stock, working closely with our design and workshop teams to ensure every commission receives the care, planning and attention it deserves.
Alongside the day-to-day, you’ll have the opportunity to refine how we work, introduce better systems and grow towards broader operational leadership within an established British luxury design business.
The Role at a Glance
Buyer Procurement Manager
Oxfordshire – Fully site-based during probation, with potential for one day working from home thereafter
Negotiable Salary DOE
Plus Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Focus: Procurement | Supplier Relationships | Materials & Stock | Workshop Operations | Delivery
Systems: Sage 200 ERP | Inventory & Process Improvement
Career Progression: Opportunity to Develop Towards Head of Operations
About David Harber
David Harber is an internationally recognised British design business whose sculptures, sundials and water features bring artistry and individuality to private gardens, public landscapes and distinguished commercial spaces around the world.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Design & Operations Director, you’ll connect our Design, Production, Sales and Finance teams with the suppliers and specialists who support their work.
Procurement will sit at the heart of your role. You’ll source materials and services, nurture supplier relationships and manage pricing and lead times, balancing exacting quality standards with sound commercial judgement.
You’ll also oversee stock and materials, coordinate logistics and fleet requirements, and support Health & Safety across the site. With a close understanding of the workshop’s needs, you’ll help work move smoothly from design through making, finishing and delivery.
A key project will be supporting the adoption of Sage 200 ERP , replacing manual stock processes with clearer information and more effective planning.
This is a hands-on opportunity with real scope to shape the detail and improve the bigger picture.
Where You’ll Make an Impact
Procurement & Supplier Partnerships
- Manage purchasing of specialist materials and subcontracted services.
- Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms and lead times.
- Monitor quality, spend, performance and supply risks.
- Ensure materials are available when needed, balancing quality, cost and availability.
Operations & Delivery
- Coordinate priorities across design, production, finishing and delivery.
- Manage stock, inventory and materials planning.
- Oversee logistics, deliveries and fleet requirements.
- Support Health & Safety standards, records and processes.
Improve How We Work
- Improve workflows, reduce costs and resolve operational delays.
- Strengthen planning, communication and accountability across teams.
- Support the implementation of Sage 200 ERP.
- Lead two direct reports and support the wider operations function.
About You
You’ll understand how to turn a design-led product into reality through quality materials, trusted suppliers, effective planning and close workshop collaboration.
Your background could include luxury interiors, bespoke furniture, architectural lighting, decorative metalwork, stone or another craftsmanship-led environment.
You may be a Procurement, Operations or Supply Chain Manager, or an experienced Buyer ready for broader responsibility. You’ll bring strong commercial judgement, organisation and a practical, hands-on approach.
You’ll Bring:
- Strong procurement, buying and supplier-management experience.
- Confident negotiation and cost-control skills, with an appreciation of quality and craftsmanship.
- Experience managing physical materials, stock and inventory.
- Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities.
- A track record of improving processes and making day-to-day operations run more smoothly.
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach across creative, commercial and workshop teams.
- Practical problem-solving, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership.
Even Better If You Bring:
- Experience with bespoke, luxury or high-value products.
- Knowledge of metals, stone or other specialist materials.
- ERP implementation experience, particularly Sage 200.
- Workshop planning, logistics or fleet experience.
- Health & Safety knowledge.
- Experience applying structured process improvements in a craft or design-led setting.
Why David Harber?
This is an opportunity to bring your commercial and organisational strengths to a business creating pieces of lasting beauty.
As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, there is a longer-term opportunity to develop towards Head of Operations .
Bring Your Eye for Detail to Something Exceptional.
If you enjoy working with talented people, appreciate fine craftsmanship and want more scope to shape how things happen, this could be your next move.
Apply now to build your next chapter with David Harber.
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