Buying Director

Ref: 241578

Worksop, UK

£75,000

• Permanent
• Expert In Retail Buying
• Strategic Team Leadership
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

This Buying Director is a dynamic professional boasting over 20 years of experience in retail buying and leadership roles. Highly skilled in spearheading multi-departmental retail activities, this candidate exhibits a wealth of expertise in forming and managing top-performing buying teams. 

What makes them great?

• Increase in Sales: Lifted sales from £125 million to £160 million at a leisure equipment company by enhancing inventory management and introducing new products supported by robust marketing.
• Portfolio Expansion: Successfully added over 50 high-quality brands within a year at a major retail gear corporation, sparking a 50% sales growth.
• Efficiency in Operations: Reduced stock on hand by 25% year-on-year, optimizing inventory costs and protecting profit margins during challenging trading periods.

Areas of expertise

• Buying and Procurement: Proficient in overseeing large-scale buying operations across various retail sectors, ensuring productivity and efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Experienced in leading, mentoring, and developing buying and merchandising teams to achieve business goals.
• Strategic Vendor Management: Skilled in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and drive mutual growth.
• Innovation and Market Adaptation: Excels in adapting strategies to meet shifting market demands and consumer trends, reflecting in enhanced business metrics.