đź’° HEAD OF BUYING
At DD, we don’t just buy dental products - we shape the product offering that drives commercial success across the UK market. As our Head of Buying, you’ll lead a talented team of Buyers to deliver procurement excellence, supplier partnerships, and category strategies that maximise value and margin. You’ll also collaborate closely with our European sister companies to leverage group-wide synergies and innovations.
Your role at a glance:
* Lead and execute the buying strategy across all product categories to meet customer needs and market trends.
* Manage supplier relationships, negotiate trading agreements, and secure exclusive offers and promotions.
* Oversee range selection, lifecycle management, and category rationalisation to optimise the product portfolio.
* Drive cost savings and commercial KPIs, collaborating with Finance, Supply Chain, and European teams.
* Lead, coach, and develop the Buying team to achieve procurement and category targets.
* Champion best practices and innovative buying techniques to enhance margin and reduce waste.
Why this role matters: You’ll be central to ensuring DD maintains a market-leading product range and strong supplier partnerships that support our continued growth and profitability in the UK dental sector.
What you bring:
* Proven leadership in senior buying, procurement, or category management roles.
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering procurement savings and successful promotions.
* Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience managing supplier relationships and multi-country or group procurement initiatives.
* Background in dental, healthcare, or medical supplies sectors preferred.
* Degree or professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) preferred, or equivalent experience.
🌟 What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a brilliant range of benefits to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and long-term future:
* đź’· Discretionary company performance bonus
* 🛍️ Comprehensive employee discount portal – savings on gym memberships, shopping, and days out
* 🚲 Cycle2Work scheme
* 🎉 Extra day off for your birthday
* 🌴 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase more
* 🍼 Enhanced maternity, paternity, and company sick pay
* đź‘“ Eye test vouchers and dental plan
* 🧠Mental health support and virtual GP access
* đź’Ľ Company pension scheme
* đź’° SmartPay interest-free loan scheme
* 🛡️ Life assurance cover
Apply now to lead DD’s buying function and make a direct impact on our product strategy and commercial success.