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Head of Buying & Merchandising, Aberdeen
Client: dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd.
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2023
Expiry Date:
06.10.2023
Job Description:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Buyer/Senior Buyer to join the senior leadership team as Head of Buying & Merchandising. The company values a people-focused approach with first-class customer service as a core principle.
* Leading negotiations and supplier management
* Setting budgets and targets for the commercial team
* Leading, mentoring, and developing the buying team
* Participating in annual strategy meetings
* Driving margins and profits on stock buying
* Preparing monthly board reports
* Attending supplier visits internally and externally
Experience required:
* Proven team management experience as a Lead or Senior Buyer
* Experience working closely with the Board in a leadership role
* Knowledge of trend-led categories in fashion or homeware
* Excellent supplier management and onboarding skills
* Strong negotiation and numerical skills
* People-oriented with coaching and team development experience
* Hybrid working available after successful probation
* Flexible working hours
* Bonus scheme
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Death in service benefit
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK/Northern Ireland. Candidates should reside in Northern Ireland or be willing to relocate. Remote working is not available.
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