Buyer - Healthcare Products

Your new company

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the largest retail organisations in Europe. As an innovative and dynamic company, this multi-channel retailer has a large consumer base and is going from strength-to-strength. Selling goods online and in store, they sell a wide range of health, beauty and essential products to provide consumers with their everyday needs.


Your new role

Based in the Midlands, you will utilise your expert knowledge and buying experience to source, select and review products that will be sold both online and within selected stores. Ensuring continuous delivery of key financial KPI's, you will manage and convey tactical plans, maintain knowledge of key supplier & competitor activities, ensure clear measurement of product performance and build annual strategic plans to deliver future targets. This role will suit someone who wants to own their own profit & loss, deliver a step change performance and willing to occasionally travel to other offices and stores.


What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will have prior experience of Buying or Category management within a multi-channel retailer and be able to demonstrate the ability to utilise market knowledge to drive decision making. With a proven track record in meeting and exceeding targets, you will have excellent experience in successfully demonstrating your skills in negotiating, strategic planning, multi-tasking, leadership and coaching. You will also possess a distinctive ability to build strong relationships and have the drive to meet targets in a fast paced environment.


What you'll get in return

Working for a remarkably successful and continually growing organisation, you will receive a competitive salary, professional support and training, pension scheme, employee discounts and generous holidays with the option to buy addition days. In addition, you will be highly rewarded for your hard work and dedication, including a great work / life balance scheme and the opportunity to work with a team of talented and like-minded individuals.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for new job in Buying, please visit hays.co.uk/retail to view a selection of other jobs that we have available.

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