Head of Buying

Head of Buying - Luxury Retail | The Midlands | Competitive Salary/Package

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are exclusively partnered with this iconic luxury retailer, who have firmly established their position as the leader in their field. This is a rare opportunity for an established Head of Buying to join this high performing team.

The position of Head of Buying requires a strategic approach with stand out leadership skills. You will be someone who offers gravitas and conviction from day one, however you will do so in a subtle and engaging way that inspires and excites your peers. Leading the team through the ongoing success of the brand is the number one priority and therefore the ideal candidate will be someone who possesses a deep understanding of the luxury market and is proven in managing strong relationships with luxury brands.

Key responsibilities in the position of Head of Buying includes:

• Oversee a comprehensive buying strategy that aligns with the company vision and market demand
• Identify, evaluate and establish relationships with key suppliers
• Support in the ongoing relationships and commercial agreements with individual brands
• Collaborate with the wider teams across Marketing, Retail, E-commerce and Merchandising to ensure alignment of commercial goals/brand vision and product launches and promotional strategies
• Coach, lead and positively challenge your team to ensure collaboration, commercial effectives and operational optimisation

Successful candidates for the position of Head of Buying will offer the following:

• An established Head of Buying with a minimum of 7 years experience
• Hands on knowledge and a genuine appreciation for the luxury retail market
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to quickly form and further develop key relationships, both internally and externally
• A strong people leader with experience of managing medium/large sized teams
• Highly commercial with examples of you have developed buying relationships and the subsequent results of this
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure team, whilst bringing fun to the team and role!

Apply today to find out more about the position of Head of Buying!

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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