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SalaryAre you a Buying Manager or Senior Buyer with category experience in Home/Gifting /Arts & Crafts/Seasonal
Do you have a strong background in Far East Sourcing and a passion for product?
We are looking for a Buying Manager to lead a talented buying team for a leading omni-channel retailer of seasonal products. This is a great role as the Buying Manager will shape and lead the development of new and exciting product ranges which contributes to the overarching Commercial Strategy
If you are a Buying Manager with a keen eye for product, understands the product development process and can translate the strategy into finding the right products for the customer then this could be the role for you
The Buying Manager role:
- Lead the product development process, and build range plans from strategy to launch
- Lead Far East product development trips for your category
- Role model Leadership qualities
- Actively support and promote a high performance culture in the Buying team, to support the teams personal and professional growth and ensure successful career development
- Demonstrate high levels of awareness of market data, competitor ranges, upcoming trends and customer perceptions
About You:
- Experience working with product in one or more of the following categories preferred: Home/Gifting/Occasion/Seasonal Events
- A creative flair and a strong eye for product is a must!
- Sound experience in critical path management, with the foresight to take corrective action to resolve issues with key stakeholders
- Ability to challenge current ways of working to achieve efficiencies, drive profitability and manage your team resource
- Experience in supplier relationship management, for both FOB and Domestic supply base. Overseas travel will be required
The role comes with a strong package and a sensible flexible/ hybrid approach to working Please get in touch today for a more detailed conversation.
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