Buying Manager

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Ltd Full time

**The Company**

Quest Search & Selection is proudly partnering with this global multi-brand business which has been established for over 100 years and has over 200 stores globally and growing.

**The Role**

In this Buying manager - General Merchandise position, you will be at the center of the business, where you will lead and drive their commercial agenda. Through your team of buyers, you have the opportunity and full accountability to shape the future ofthe business.

**Key responsibilities in this Buying Manager Position -**
- Develop and lead the buying team of 3-6 people by providing guidance and coaching
- With a focus on net profitability, take complete P&L ownership of the budget for the General Merchandise category
- Manage category pricing including the development of a pricing strategy
- Full ownership for department supplier income delivery & responsibility for reporting performance across the business, whilst managing month-end processes
- Background in General Merchandise whether from Retail, Ecommerce, or B2C
- A head for figures, as this area is data-driven
- Has expertise knowledge of revenue, sales, margin, and promotional income
- P&L Management experience

**The benefits of this Buying Manager position include -**
- Hybrid working model - both WFH and in Office
- Annual bonus
- Car Allowance - circa 5k
- 25 days holidays with Birthday off
- Competitive pension contribution
- Staff discounts across their stores and online

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


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