Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading consumer goods business that has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Buying to lead a team of sourcing and procurement professionals to strategic outcomes and savings delivery.
On Offer:
* Competitive Salary + Bonus
* 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
* The role will be based in Derbyshire area.
* Hybrid remote working
Key responsibilities include:
* Development, implementation, and communication of global sourcing strategies to ensure a standard approach across all categories.
* Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, conducting negotiations to secure advantageous terms and ensure the continuity of supply.
* Ensure that commercial, yet profitable product ranges are developed and bought, to maximise profit and sales.
* Liaise with Stores, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to develop and maintain professional working relationships, ensuring that sales are maximised in line with the overall strategy.
* Monitor global market trends, identifying impacts on supply and demand, and adjusting strategies to leverage market conditions.
Candidate requirements:
* A degree or similar tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business Management, Fashion or equivalent.
* Demonstrated Buying, Sourcing, Product Range and Category management experience within a consumer goods environment.
* Experience sourcing and buying products from the Far East
* People leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach a dynamic team.
* Project management experience, liaising with innovation and product development teams
* Good communication skills and the ability to present ideas to a broad range of stakeholders.