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Head of Branded Buying

Leading international investment group are currently in the market to appoint a head of buying to oversee one of their latest adventure.

The ideal candidate will be coming form a sports retailing background within a recognized retailer, and will be responsible for -

- Contributing to the further development of the general Buying strategy including PL/PB, and implementing the Category conceptual ranges and Buying plan, aimed at maximising turnover and profitability- Strategic planning and visioning, leadership and team management, influence, communication

- Through supervision and direction, developing and ensuring implementation of a brand strategy together with range and buying plans and implemented for each profit centre, based among other aspects on trends, competition analysis, evaluations and feedback from the stores. - Partner and influence strategic planning and budgeting process with the general manager through category strategy

- Directing and monitoring the PGO Sourcing-Contracting and product development process for all PL/PB products, in line with the total mix within the category- Drive a balanced, effective product assortment that meets or exceeds revenue targets and growth

- Drawing up and supervising the implementation of the commercial programme per profit centre- Set financial standards and goals for the category team and ensure consistent execution, process and accountability

- Initiating concept development and concept innovation, and monitoring their implementation on the shop floor

- Ensuring adequate supplier management by entering into framework contracts, monitoring and adjusting the performance of suppliers and managing the relationship on a strategic, tactical and operational level

- Effective communication (including store visits) and evaluations with Store management in respect of renovations, concept layout, Visual merchandising, commercial campaigns and collaboration with concessionaires

- Reporting and if necessary timely adjustment of performance per category.

- Through supervision, coaching and knowledge transfer, ensuring optimum quality (and quantity) among staff, who then work and continue to develop in a good employment climate, effectively and efficiently

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a strong package and a truly life changing experience.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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