Job Title: Procurement Director
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Director to lead our buying strategy across various product categories. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping our product offerings from concept to execution, ensuring they are on-trend, unique, and commercially successful.
About the Role:
* Lead the strategic direction of all product categories, including own brand development, ensuring alignment across buying, design, pricing, and sourcing.
* Drive commercial performance by utilising data, market insights, and trading trends to inform decisions, optimise stock levels, and deliver financial targets.
* Oversee the entire buying process, from calendar planning and supplier negotiations to procurement and timely delivery across all sales channels.
* Champion a unique, trend-led product offer that reflects our values around design, quality, price, and sustainability.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with retail, e-commerce, merchandising, and marketing teams to enhance the customer journey and product presentation.
* Foster strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms that support growth, efficiency, and innovation.
* Inspire and lead a high-performing buying team, setting clear goals, nurturing creativity, and driving continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will possess a proven expertise in product development, from concept to launch, with strong experience in Own Brand strategy. They will also have strong people management skills, with the ability to mentor, influence, and develop high-performing teams.