Head of Buying

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

Ref: JO-2307-110900 | Benefits | Location:Cardiff, Wales | Added:22/07/23

Quest Search & Selection are partnering with a growing high-street retailer that have an exciting job opportunity for an Head of Buying to oversee one of their key categories within Womenswear.

As a Head of Buying you will be responsible for:

- Contributing to the further development of the general Buying strategy across all channels, and implementing the Category conceptual ranges and Buying plan, aimed at maximising turnover and profitability
- Strategic planning and visionary leadership and team management, (you be leading a team of 7-8 people)
- Through supervision and direction you will be ensuring the implementation of a brand strategy together with range and buying plans.
- Translate trend & competitor analysis, evaluations and feedback from the stores
- Managing a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers and Junior Buyer levels - this role will require you to still be hands on
- Set financial standards and goals for the category team and ensure consistent execution
- Ensuring adequate supplier management within the Far East, Asia and Europe and have understanding of the critical path.
- Reporting and if necessary timely adjustments of performance per category

To be successful in this Head of Buying role
- That you would be operating at a Head of Buying or Senior Buying Manager level looking for their next step up.
- Have experience within Womenswear or other categories including footwear, lingerie, sleep and loungewear
- Have strong product development (private label) Womenswear retail experience within the Far East & Asia
- Is a strategic leader and can show evidence of empowering their team and getting buy-in from other stakeholders
- This role will be based in Cardiff - so you will need to be able to relocate or be based there

The Benefits of this Financial Accountant position
- Up to a six-figure salary
- 22 days Holidays
- Generous relocation allowance (if you are not based in the area)
- Pension
- Discount across group
- Fantastic Head Office environment & location (this is an office-based role)

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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