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 working with a well-known retail, food brand in the Far-East. They focus on best quality and value for daily needs. Stores are simple and efficient, avoiding unnecessary costs so that 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 the Buying across all food categories.
* Take full ownership of the P&L & maintaining 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...