Head of Buying – Leading Retail Business – London - £120K + Benefits

Role:                    Head of Buying

Location:            Hybrid (3 Days in London HQ)

Salary:                 £120K + Benefits

My client is a leading retail business who have a fantastic reputation.

They are currently looking for a Head of Buying to join their team.
The successful Head of Buying will manage all hospitality related purchasing for the business and be responsible for developing and executing creative procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and ensuring complete supplier efficiency.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Buying to join an exciting business who can match their passion and ambition.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with wider teams to support and provide procurement solutions as required.
• Sourcing, tendering, negotiating with suppliers as requested by the business.
• Presenting back solutions to internal customers and concluding contracts with suppliers
• Develop and implement category strategies and establish strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Implement a centralised procurement software system, ensuring efficient procurement administration support is provided to business stakeholders with feedback.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price required.
• Work with the Procurement team to streamline and improve sourcing processes.

The Ideal Head of Buying Candidate:

• Have a proven track record working in senior procurement positions within the Food, Beverage or hospitality industries.
• Must be experienced in fresh food categories.
• Experienced in fast paced procurement, developing successful strategies and in managing teams.
• CIPS qualification is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mikey at COREcruitment / mikey@corecruitment.com

Role:                    Head of Buying

Location:            Hybrid (3 Days in London HQ)

Salary:                 £120K + Benefits

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