Social network you want to login/join with:An established and forward-thinking retailer is seeking an experienced Head of Retail Buying to lead their procurement strategy across a large retail network. This is a senior leadership role reporting into the Head of Revenue & Commercial and plays a pivotal part in shaping the product offering, supplier partnerships, and buying performance within the hard goods retail category.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building strong teams, delivering customer value, and driving business growth.Key Responsibilities:* Design and deliver category buying strategies that drive commercial performance and long-term value.* Lead and develop a high-performing team of buyers, providing mentorship, setting clear KPIs, and ensuring continuous improvement.* Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to secure quality products at the best value, supporting innovation and business goals.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, retail operations, e-commerce, finance, and marketing to align procurement activity with customer experience and business strategy.* Monitor supply chain trends, market pricing, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise sourcing.* Manage purchase order and procurement processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.* Oversee stock and inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency.* Conduct regular supplier reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.* Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and sustainability standards.* Present purchasing performance updates, reports, and forecasts to the senior leadership team.What You'll Need:* Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior buying/procurement role, preferably within a retail, agribusiness, or FMCG environment.* Proven leadership and people management capabilities, including coaching, development, and performance oversight.* Commercially astute with a strong track record of delivering margin and revenue growth.* Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.* Solid understanding of category management, supply chain operations, and procurement best practices.* Strategic thinker with strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities.* Proficiency in digital tools and systems used in modern procurement functions.* Degree qualified in business, supply chain, procurement or a related discipline.Key Competencies:* Strategic and commercial acumen* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills* Results-driven with a solutions mindset* Leadership and team development focus* Risk management and compliance awareness* Digital fluency in procurement technologies
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