Senior Buyer/Head of Buying

• Strategically plan and curate commercially successful product assortments that meet customer expectations and drive financial performance – anticipating trans and aligning with market shifts
• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with suppliers. Negotiate competitive contracts, exclusivity terms, and pricing to secure added value and cost savings
• Maintain strong partnerships with vendors, monitor performance, ensure compliance, and oversee supplier reviews to optimise reliability and quality.
• Lead innovation and adapts strategy in response to market shifts
• Financial Acumen & Inventory Control
• Confidently make strategic buying decisions; anticipate and resolve issues in stock flow, delivery, or quality – ensuring efficient procurement cycles.
• Guide, coach, and mentor junior buyers and admin staff, providing support, feedback, and acting as a role model.
• Demonstrate the capability to define and execute long-term buying strategies that align with business goals
• Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, and compliance risks

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, retail buying, or category management, preferably in fast paced retail or multi-category environments
• Proven track record in delivering measurable cost savings and margin improvements
• Experience guiding junior buyers or support staff, with clear readiness to take on broader strategic and leadership responsibilities
• Proven track record in building high-performing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts that enhance profitability and efficiency

• Negotiable Salary and benefits

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