Please note this is a relocation opportunity to the Far-East in Indonesia. Please only apply if you are open to relocation.
The Company
Quest Search & Selection is working with a well-known retail food brand in the Far-East. They focus on the best quality and value for daily needs. Stores are simple and efficient, avoiding unnecessary costs so that they can offer the lowest possible prices every day without promotions.
Key Responsibilities of this Buying Director – Own-label food position
* Lead the strategy for the territory for Buying across all food categories.
* Take full ownership of the P&L & maintain commercial margins whilst offering good value to the customer.
* Lead & develop a team of 6-8 Buyers.
* Curate assortments of relevant SKUs aligned with customer needs and hard discount principles.
* Negotiate with both private-label and branded suppliers.
* Analyse categories and the competitive landscape.
* Implement measures to maintain product quality across the different ranges.
* Collaborate closely with other departments to optimise service levels for customers.
Requirements for this Buying Director – Own-label food position
* Ideally having 6 plus years of buying experience in discount retail.
* You must be operating at a Head of, Manager, or Director level leading a team within Buying, Procurement, or Product.
* You must have private label experience.
* Results-driven, highly motivated, and well-organised, thriving in a fast-growing company.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is desirable.
* Full proficiency in English.
* Flexible and adaptable to a new culture & location.
* Open to relocation to Jakarta – If you have interest or links in Indonesia or the Philippines, this will be beneficial.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to internal systems (NS-Oracle).
Benefits that come along with this Buying Director – Own-label food position
* Attractive salary.
* Relocation package will be discussed with each individual.
* Fully expensed company car.
* Company mobile phone.
* Private health insurance.
* Flight ticket.
* Work permit.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding discount retailer transforming the food industry in the Philippines and Indonesia. If you are open to relocation and this role sounds like you, please send your CV details quoting reference no. JO-2502-115002.
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