Head of Buying

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

Head of Buying - Kidswear

**This role is based in Netherlands but I wanted to reach UK Senior Buyers who would be interested in looking at roles internationally**

£competitive

I am currently recruiting for a Head of Buying to join a well-known international retailer to head up the Kidswear department.

You will be responsible for driving the Buying strategy to ensure the growth in both sales & profitability while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued development in the buying department. As the Head of Buying some of your duties willinclude;
- Building & maintaining strong relationships with Kidswear suppliers
- Analysing Sales data
- Working collaboratively with the other internal buying teams
- Ensuring selected product lines achieve season defined timeframes
- Maintaining best cost prices across the department
- Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines with the buying team
- Attending trade fairs / shows including international
- Working closely with the product teams to maintain quality levels within products
- Develop the Kidswear Buying team to ensure individuals fulfil their individual career potential
- Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team

Key requirements for the role;
- Proven previous experience as Buying Manager / Head of Buying within a fast-moving Fashion / clothing retailer
- Educated to degree level essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
- Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing retail market.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
- Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.


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