Job Overview
Apply now Quest Search & Selection are partnering with a leading retailer is looking for a Senior Buyer to lead their Kitchenware department. This is a great opportunity for an established Buyer or Senior Buyer, with leadership experience. This role will manage an established team of Buyers and Assistant Buyers. Overseeing the end to end process and range reviewsReviewing and Managing new and existing Supplier relationshipsCreating a trade plan to deliver the forecasting, margins and budget targetsManaging the performance and performance plans of the team This is a high profile role, and would suit someone with experience in a similar position: Senior Buyer or Category Managemenyt from a large, branded retailer, with experience in all or some of these categories including Kitchen Gadgets, Cookware, knives and Outdoor living. Alongside this, you also need to: Have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver Category KPI's in a retail environmentCommercial buying experience with branded suppliersManaged budgets of between 20-50 million minimum.Have experience leading a small team, or developing more junior membersPossess excellent presentation skills, and used to engaging senior leaders in the businessBe able to able to thrive working independently In reward for your hard work, you can expect a generous salary and package with unparalleled opportunities to progress. If you feel you have the appropriate skills and experience, please apply with an up to date CV today quoting the reference Q104435. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.