Head of Buying
Ref: 560179
West Midlands, UK
£80,000
- Permanent
- Expertise In Buying And Sourcing
- Strategic Sustainability Practitioner
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
The candidate is currently excelling as a Head of Buying in a retail organisation focused on fashion and lifestyle products. They have recently been instrumental in rebuilding the Buying, Sourcing, and Product Development departments following significant company restructuring. Previous roles have included leadership positions in product management and global strategic planning within large retail and swimwear companies, contributing to notable growth and innovation in each. Alongside project management they completed projects such as product lead for a global business/brand integration, led on the development of sustainability strategies within two roles and redeveloped, negotiated & set up direct sourcing routes for a new landscape.
They possess excellent strategic oversight with a strong focus on sustainability and compliance, consistently implementing effective global product strategies. The candidate has a rich history in managing large teams and steering significant projects towards enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction.
What makes them great?
- In their current role, the candidate successful overhauled the departmental structure and introduced cutting-edge integrity and compliance frameworks, boosting compliance adherence and opening new business avenues like an account with Lidl expected to yield £5m in revenue.
- They have previously managed a team of 15 people both direct & indirect reports within a swimwear product category worth over £250 million in revenue, augmenting global strategies and consumer engagement. This role also involved the strategic leadership of global product teams and enhancing cross-regional business coherence.
- Proven capability in profit, sales, and inventory management crucial for achieving financial targets.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic product and brand planning on a global scale
- Implementation of sustainability strategies
- Extensive experience with personnel management including handling HR challenges
- Development and management of vendor landscapes
- Expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management across various functions