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Head of Buying and Product Development

1 month ago


Essex, United Kingdom Zachary Daniels Full time
Job Opportunity: Head of Buying

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is proud to partner with a values-driven retailer in the appointment of a Head of Buying.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a socially responsible organization that offers quality and value to customers. The company operates across brick-and-mortar stores and a growing online presence, including drop-ship and marketplace models.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Buying: Develop and execute the buying strategy across all product categories, ensuring alignment with the overall business goals and objectives.
  • Product Range Development: Identify and source a compelling and commercially viable product range that meets customer needs across both the stores and online platforms.
  • Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring ethical sourcing practices and negotiating favourable terms to maximise margins.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the buying team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure seamless execution of the buying strategy and successful product launches.
  • Market Analysis and Trends: Stay up-to-date with market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions and drive innovation.
  • Financial Accountability: Manage the buying budget, monitor performance against financial targets, and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve profitability goals.
  • Sustainability Focus: Champion sustainable practices within the buying process, ensuring products align with the company's values and commitment to environmental responsibility.
Requirements:
  • Proven Experience: Extensive experience in a buying role, ideally within a value or high-street retailer, with a strong track record in managing multiple product categories.
  • Leadership: Demonstrable experience in leading and developing a team, with a strong emphasis on empathy, flexibility, and the ability to inspire and motivate.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of retail financials, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that positively impact the bottom line.
  • Product Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the key categories, with an eye for spotting trends and a passion for delivering products that resonate with the customer base.
  • Relationship Builder: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Hands-On Mentality: A proactive and pragmatic approach, willing to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all aspects of the buying process.
  • Hybrid Working Flexibility: Comfortable with a hybrid working environment, with the ability to balance time effectively between home, head office, and store visits.

What's in it for you?
*Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum
*Flexible hybrid working model
*Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organization
*Comprehensive benefits package including pension, holidays, and staff discounts