**** This role is not located in London it is based in Dusseldorf Germany and will involve full relocation *****
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Global Sourcing Buying Manager
Dusselforf
€80,000 - €120,000 DOE
My client is a hugely successful International retailer who are going through a huge period of growth and transformation. As a result they are looking for experienced Senior Buyer or Buying Manager's to join the business to help manage this change and drive the growth of the business forward.
I am looking for Senior Buyer's with experience buying General Merchandise only, this includes categories such as Homewares, Toys, Garden & DIY, Consumer Electricals, Stationery, Books, Home Fragrance (to name a few).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to propel their Buying career and experience working collaboratively with Buyers from around the world. As a Buying Manager you’ll be helping to secure exciting products at the best price and you will be responsible for driving the Buying strategy to ensure the growth in both sales & profitability while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued development in the buying department.
As a Global Sourcing Buying Manager some of your duties will include:
* Build & maintain long lasting relationships with suppliers
* Liaise with the FE office
* Negotiate with FE suppliers
* Working coherently with the national Buyers
* Negotiate the best possible contracts & terms
* Analyse sales figures to plan successful future lines with the buying team
* Constant competitor and price analysis
* Working cross functionally to ensure quality levels within products
* Managing & developing your team, leading by example
* Key requirements for the role:
* Proven previous experience as Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast-moving retail environment
* Experience of buying general merchandise (not fashion or food)
* Educated to degree level
* Previous line management experience
* Manage workload with good levels of attention to detail
* Direct Line Management experience
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels
In return there will be a fantastic remuneration package rising annually If you think you have the right experience as an International Buying Manager and looking for a new opportunity to develop your career based internationally then get in touch and apply today.
To discuss this fantastic international opportunity please apply now