Category Manager - Architecture & Visual Merchandising

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

We are hiring a Commercial Procurement Manager to partner closely with Burberry’s Architecture and Visual Merchandising teams, shaping how our spaces come to life globally. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering strong commercial outcomes across store programmes, campaigns and customer-facing initiatives. Operating within our Commercial Procurement team, you will balance strategic category leadership with hands-on delivery. Through thoughtful supplier partnerships and informed decision-making, you will help protect value and enable creativity at Burberry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead category management for Architecture and Visual Merchandising, supporting store programmes and customer-facing campaigns.
• Develop and deliver clear, actionable procurement strategies that balance quality, creativity and commercial value.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Architecture, VM, Legal and Finance to enable informed sourcing decisions.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring contracts and commercial frameworks are fit for purpose.
• Track projects, savings and supplier performance, translating data into meaningful insight.
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative procurement function that supports Burberry’s growth and values.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience in procurement within architecture, store construction, fit-out or visual merchandising environments.
• Confidence developing and implementing category strategies across CAPEX and OPEX spend.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively.
• Analytical and commercially minded, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
• Clear and considered communicator, comfortable working across diverse teams and regions.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.