Furniture Costing Procurement and Product Development Manager

Introduction

Raiel is seeking an experienced furniture manufacturing professional to manage furniture costing, pricing, procurement and product development, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of its upholstery factory.

This hands-on role combines commercial and operational responsibilities, working closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver accurately costed products and coordinate materials, development and production requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Furniture costing and pricing

• Cost wooden furniture and related products, ensuring product costs and selling prices remain accurate and up to date.

• Create, maintain and update price lists for catalogue and special-order products.

• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations and liaise with clients on specifications, costing and pricing.

Procurement and supplier management

• Source and order timber, wood materials and fabrics from local and international suppliers.

• Coordinate purchasing requirements to ensure suitable materials are available for production.

• Manage supplier relationships and liaise on pricing, product availability, orders and deliveries.

Stock control and inventory management

• Develop and maintain stocktaking procedures and process flowcharts.

• Improve stock control processes to support accurate and efficient inventory management.

Product development and client liaison

• Develop new furniture concepts and coordinate product development projects for clients.

• Work with clients and internal teams to translate concepts into practical, cost-effective products.

• Support development from initial concept through material selection, costing and production.

Upholstery factory management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the upholstery factory and coordinate production requirements.

• Coordinate the development of upholstered furniture, including fabric selection, sourcing and stock requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements

• Relevant experience in furniture manufacturing, costing, procurement or product development.

• Sound knowledge of wooden furniture construction, materials and manufacturing processes.

• Experience in product costing, price list management and quotation preparation.

• Knowledge of fabric sourcing and supplier management, preferably within the upholstery industry.

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

• Experience in upholstery manufacturing and factory coordination will be an advantage.

Interested?

The ideal candidate

You are practical, proactive and commercially minded, with a sound understanding of furniture manufacturing. You take ownership of your work, communicate confidently with clients and suppliers, and keep costing, procurement, product development and factory operations running efficiently and accurately.