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Head of Buying
Otter Garden Centres
East Devon
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Buying to join their management team. This pivotal role involves developing commercial strategies, leading a talented buying team, and ensuring that customer needs are met with inspiring product ranges. The ideal candidate will bring extensive retail experience, strong analytical and IT skills, and a passion for teamwork in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to family and community values, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a thriving business. Relocation support is available for the right candidate, making this an exciting prospect for those ready to take the next step in their career.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience at a senior level within the retail sector.
- Excellent analytical and IT skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop the commercial strategy for the business.
- Lead the buying team to achieve sales and profit targets.
- Build partnerships with suppliers and manage buying processes.
Skills
Job description
Otter Garden Centres is a thriving independent garden centre business with seven branches across the South West of England. We attract nearly 2 million visitors a year and pride ourselves on our values of family, community, personality and trust. We sell a wide range of carefully chosen products for gardens and homes that turn over more than £30m a year.
Our current Head of Buying is retiring in the Autumn this year, and we are now looking for an experienced retail professional to take over this important management role within the business.
- Working as part of the management team to develop the commercial strategy for the business.
- Leading the buying team to deliver budgeted sales, profit and stockholding targets.
- Ensuring we are constantly reacting to the changing needs of our customers offering them quality product ranges that are inspiring and value for money.
- Representing and achieving the best interests of the company through participation in buying groups and trade fairs.
- Developing excellent partnerships with new and existing suppliers.
- Ensuring the buying team has the skills, processes and training to meet our targets.
- Travel to branches, suppliers and trade fairs both in the UK and, on occasion, overseas.
- An energetic team player and confident communicator who enjoys working for a fast-paced business.
- You will have excellent analytical and IT skills.
- You are open to maximising unexpected business opportunities and continuous learning.
- You will have been working at a senior level within the retail sector – this does not have to have been within garden centres.
Salary based on experience. Company pension and colleague discount scheme. Based at Ottery St Mary, Devon and reporting to our Managing Director. Relocation support would be offered to the right candidate.
Director
Full-time
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Retail
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