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Head of buying

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
£95,000
Closing date
24 Mar 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Job Details

Head of Buying - £95,000 plus package – Based Hertfordshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen within an established, successful and ambitious retail client who is seeking a Head of Buying to join their dynamic and expanding team to assist with an increase in work- force.

The successful Head of Buying will lead a team of 10+ buyers and will have a proven track record in leading a team to develop innovative buying strategies which exceeds customers’ expectations and delivers the targeted sales and profit targets. Your responsibilities as the Head of Buying will be to develop and deliver the category vision including championing the drive for improved cash sales, margin delivery and building mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. Reporting to the Buying Director you will inspire and lead the team to develop innovative buying strategies delivering sales, margin and availability targets. You will be someone who is currently working in a buying role within a fast paced food retailer. You will have expertise in category thinking and will bring strategic vision and thought leadership.  You will have managed and developed teams of buyers. In addition you will demonstrate a passion for the customer and a flair for commerciality. 

Skills: Buying Skills, foods experience, commerciality, analytical skills, stakeholder management, range management, results focused, negotiation and influencing skills, leadership and man management skills, driven and ambitious

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your Buying career with a leading organisation, in an environment and culture that supports your personal development you will be rewarded for your hard work with a competitive salary and a generous salary up to £95,000!! 

Full detailed job spec provided on application so please forward CV’s to recruitment@workwithseven.com. 


If you do not hear back within 7 days the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. We are a specialist in the consumer sector and as such most of our vacancies require candidates with experience in the consumer market. We will therefore retain your details and contact you if we can be of some assistance to you in your search.
 

Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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