Head of Buying

Ref: 562259

Watford, UK

£70,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Buying Leadership
• Market Trend Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

With a robust 16 years of experience in the Fashion and Retail industries, our candidate has held prominent roles in Buying across some leading platforms within the industry. 

Their expertise spans not only across comprehensive market trend analysis and strategy implementation but also in leading and training large, diverse teams. They bring to the table proven skills in managing buying operations, fostering strong supplier relationships, and driving sales and profit growth.

What makes them great?

• Managed Buying teams of up to 9 members, fostering a productive and focused work environment
• Led strategic planning and executions that targeted sales and profit improvements
• Crafted and defined buying strategies that correlate closely with market trends and consumer needs
• In their previous roles, achieved significant sales planning targets, such as managing a £15 million sales plan effectively
• Implemented innovative processes for Buying and Merchandising teams that streamlined product journeys

Areas of expertise

• Strategic buying and category management across multiple sectors
• Leadership and team development in high-stake environments
• Effective stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management
• Innovative thinking in market trend analysis and product enhancement