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The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who will own the delivery of the food, drink, and boutique items for Tourvest Retail Services. Food and drink in the country of employment and boutique across the TRS global portfolio.
Responsibilities
1. Work with the Head of Buying & NPD to input into and deliver the future vision for buying and represent Tourvest in all aspects of the buying journey.
2. Own and develop the product buying strategy for specific categories of ownership.
3. Support the Head of Buying & NPD in building policies and procedures for buying and systems.
4. Contribute to weekly team alignment meetings ensuring timelines for key accountabilities are achieved.
5. Conduct regular trade analysis to ensure sales and profitability targets are achieved and clear actions are defined.
6. Input into Range plans for all relevant categories of ownership, ensuring KPI roll-ups are achieving targets.
7. Continuously review the market and product opportunities to ensure market leadership and always have the next best thing ready to incorporate into launch programs.
8. Outline and propose range frameworks for each category, aligning to the correct sales mix and customer demographic.
9. Own key supplier relationships, ensuring commercial terms are agreed upon upfront to enhance profitability and trading agreements.
10. Liaise with Technical Manager to ensure Health and Safety requirements are adhered to for all products.
11. Lead, manage, and develop Junior Buyer line reports (if applicable).
12. Create training packages and conduct reviews with Junior Buyers (if applicable).
13. Work cross-functionally with all other stakeholders to ensure range change processes and other initiatives run seamlessly.
Qualifications
* Degree educated or equivalent experience.
* Management training required.
Experience
* At least 3 years’ experience in a Buyer role required.
* Continuous Improvement experience required.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Airlines and Aviation
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